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Y36 EEP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

180,055 mi
Last recorded180,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 EEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 180,055 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 175,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 170,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 167,263 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 163,748 miles

both front wings have slight rust

Pass 12 Jan 2021 160,721 miles

Offside Front wing has slight rust

Rear Lower subframe has slight rust

Fail 12 Jan 2021 160,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing has slight rust

Rear Lower subframe has slight rust

Pass 13 Jan 2020 157,334 miles

Offside Front wing has slight rust

Fail 13 Jan 2020 157,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing has slight rust

Pass 15 Jan 2019 151,476 miles

Battery loose

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Engine oil getting low

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Inner Slight play in track rod end

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Noise from wheel

Offside Rear Outer Small cut in sidewall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 143,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 132,900 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 132,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2016 124,481 miles

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2016 124,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2015 113,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,643 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket broken but still supportexhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,442 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still support

Fail 22 Feb 2012 77,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,819 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,349 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four brake discs worn and pitted

rear exhaust hanger corroded but system still supported

Fail 11 Feb 2011 68,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four brake discs worn and pitted

rear exhaust hanger corroded but system still supported

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 60,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,542 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,002 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,929 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y36 EEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y36 EEP, 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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Y36 EEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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