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Y411 OJH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,549 mi
Last recorded152,549 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY411 OJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 152,549 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 139,443 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 134,585 miles

N/s rear tyre nailed

N/s/f & o/s/r tyres are deteriorating & torn between bands (see DOT)

Under-tray hinder view to some testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,050 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Fail 20 Jul 2017 131,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 8 Apr 2016 127,897 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 127,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 116,046 miles

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

Nearside front tyre condition deteriorated

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 116,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre condition deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,004 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,207 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 97,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,620 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,320 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 48,240 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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Y411 OJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y411 OJH, 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 Y411 OJH registered?

Y411 OJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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