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Y399 OLA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,043 mi
Last recorded124,043 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2016 124,043 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,997 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 121,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen has a small chip

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,931 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,752 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 18 Dec 2012 98,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,644 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,208 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

covers fitted under car and on both outer sill members

Fail 22 Dec 2010 72,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

covers fitted under car and on both outer sill members

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to both outer sills and floors

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,177 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills and floors

Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,047 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 38,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,773 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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Y399 OLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y399 OLA, 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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Y399 OLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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