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Y38 EWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,492 mi
Last recorded94,492 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 94,492 miles

EML ON

ESP ON

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Differential leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 93,637 miles

EML on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack internal shaft has excessive vertical movement. further investigation required

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 93,597 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EML on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack internal shaft has excessive vertical movement. further investigation required

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 92,104 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 89,527 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 88,034 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated, indicating a fault.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,669 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,298 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to both nearside doors

Fail 16 Mar 2020 83,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to both nearside doors

Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,461 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 82,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,447 miles

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

Front brake pad warning on dash.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,766 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 78,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,340 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,345 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,296 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,387 miles

BAS/ESP Warning on dash.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,511 miles

Engine light illuminated

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn excessivly on inner edges

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 65,237 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,603 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,265 miles

o/s/r tyre been curbed,chunk missing on sidewall.no cords showing.

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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Y38 EWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y38 EWL, 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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Y38 EWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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