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Y381 MDW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 MDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 158,762 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 158,762 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 151,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 151,131 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 138,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 118,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 118,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,693 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 110,693 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,488 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 101,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,016 miles

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

Srs lamp on

Pass 24 Jun 2010 87,403 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 87,403 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in o/s steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,007 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 82,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 73,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,299 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 54,981 miles

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

parking performance not locking up

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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Y381 MDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y381 MDW, 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 Y381 MDW registered?

Y381 MDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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