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Y403 ODB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,230 mi
Last recorded162,230 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY403 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 162,230 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 162,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 151,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 151,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 141,400 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 141,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 132,447 miles

corrosion to outer body panels

Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing

N/S/F tyre age cracked

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

O/S/F tyre age cracked and edge worn

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

Rear number plate started to get seperated, but still readable

general Body and Doors rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2015 124,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers smearing

N/S/F tyre age cracked

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

O/S/F tyre age cracked and edge worn

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

Rear number plate started to get seperated, but still readable

general Body and Doors rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,423 miles

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

rear bakes are making a slight noise when wheel is rotated

rear differental has a slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 116,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 110,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 110,499 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,691 miles

advise near side front wiper blade smearing screen

advise rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 101,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 87,197 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 76,152 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 65,811 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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Y403 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y403 ODB, 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 Y403 ODB registered?

Y403 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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