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Y365 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,229 mi
Last recorded166,229 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY365 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 166,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear rear arches corroded both sides

plastic sill covers fitted x2

Fail 28 Nov 2019 166,227 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear rear arches corroded both sides

plastic sill covers fitted x2

Pass 13 Dec 2018 165,139 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 163,785 miles

Corrosion started on rear wheel arches

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 161,086 miles

O/S Rear tyre inner wall started to split

Pass 10 Sep 2015 157,572 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 157,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 153,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 148,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 141,886 miles

Child safety seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to o/s plastic sill cover

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links, lower bushes

Slight play in n/s rear anti-roll bar bush

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 130,430 miles

N/S rear fog light not working

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar link rod, ball joints

Pass 29 May 2010 116,418 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 102,127 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 102,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2008 88,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 72,201 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 72,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 54,178 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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Y365 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y365 ORF, 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 Y365 ORF registered?

Y365 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y365 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y365 ORF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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