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Y392 VEY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,668 mi
Last recorded141,668 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY392 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 141,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,082 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 133,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 124,671 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play BOTTOM BALL JOINTS HAVE PLAY BOTH SIDES (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 116,879 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,831 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 107,831 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,270 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,489 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,090 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,985 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,980 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,030 miles

advise play in o/s/f steering rack

advise rear diff has oil leak

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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Y392 VEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y392 VEY, 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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Y392 VEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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