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Y391 EUY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,340 mi
Last recorded125,340 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 EUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,720 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly

play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 1 May 2019 109,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover fitted

Fail 1 May 2019 109,834 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,480 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,297 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger broken

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear coil springs corroded and obscure by lower arms

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,467 miles

slight movement in o/s steering arm

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,096 miles

movement in o/s/f steering arm

slight movement in o/s/f rear suspension arm ball joint

Fail 23 Jan 2012 78,091 miles

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

movement in o/s/f steering arm

slight movement in o/s/f rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,154 miles

o/s/f wiper slight split/o/s/f steering rack joint worn/brake pipes been greased

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 64,873 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,745 miles

n/s ind. bulb replaced on site ( n/w ).

Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

h/brake travel excessive!! n/s rear diff seal leaking fluid,o/s rear outer c/v boot string caught around shaft.

Pass 2 May 2007 39,117 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 39,117 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 32,976 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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Y391 EUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 Y391 EUY, 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 Y391 EUY registered?

Y391 EUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y391 EUY 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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