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Y385 CEX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,748 mi
Last recorded125,748 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 CEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 125,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,753 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake just met requirement

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in steering rack inner joints.both sides

Fail 25 Jul 2020 103,988 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

eml light on

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,271 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,356 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-body has corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,356 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under-body has corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,574 miles

EML ON

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,177 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 74,177 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,615 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,275 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,057 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,054 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,255 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,141 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,696 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,794 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,421 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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Y385 CEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y385 CEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y385 CEX registered?

Y385 CEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y385 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y385 CEX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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