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Y39 HDM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,004 mi
Last recorded118,004 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 HDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,004 miles

body panels starting to corrode but no sharp edges

Pass 20 Jul 2022 113,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 113,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,591 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 100,110 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,561 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 8 Mar 2018 96,561 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,559 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 92,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,678 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 195/65vr15

sidelight out warning lamp on dash

Fail 19 Mar 2015 83,678 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 195/65vr15

sidelight out warning lamp on dash

Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 62,088 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,318 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,318 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,028 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,500 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 49,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,414 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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Y39 HDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y39 HDM, 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 Y39 HDM registered?

Y39 HDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y39 HDM safe to buy?

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