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Y37 HEO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,062 mi
Last recorded157,062 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 HEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 157,062 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 157,052 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 157,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 157,008 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 157,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 152,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 152,801 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 152,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 152,414 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 150,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust hanger corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 146,548 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

play in o/s/f steering arm

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 139,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 139,421 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,988 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 130,757 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension arms corroded .

Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,344 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 12,344 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 116,874 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 116,871 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

grating noise from nsr h/brake mech

Pass 6 Aug 2010 112,026 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipe corroded and slight noise from rear wheels

nearside and offside rear brake pipe corroded and front exhaust mounting slightily inscure

nearside and offside rear tyres just legal

slight oil leak from p/s rack and rear axle corroded

slight play in rack ends and slight play in front w/bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2009 108,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,733 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 102,733 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2007 97,051 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 91,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 91,256 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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Y37 HEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y37 HEO, 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 Y37 HEO registered?

Y37 HEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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