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Y364 VCC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,906 mi
Last recorded182,906 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY364 VCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 182,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 182,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 166,020 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 166,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 157,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 157,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 150,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front sidelight flickering slightly

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 150,419 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front sidelight flickering slightly

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 142,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mounting bracket corroded from pipe

offside rear brake binding slightly

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 133,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,824 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2013 116,359 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake warning light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2012 106,182 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake warning light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2012 106,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake warning light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 95,312 miles

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,483 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,981 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 63,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,780 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,328 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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Y364 VCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y364 VCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y364 VCC registered?

Y364 VCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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