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Y385 LCW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,389 mi
Last recorded97,389 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,389 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 95,258 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 95,257 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,803 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 89,801 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,356 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,034 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake reading low

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,673 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,396 miles

1 of rear exhaust mounting brackets broken off, still secure at time of test

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake has little effort

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,725 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 64,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,838 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,997 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,027 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,359 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,258 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 27,433 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,433 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 25,010 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 LCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LCW, 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 Y385 LCW registered?

Y385 LCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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