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Y415 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,576 mi
Last recorded97,576 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 97,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

unable to check floor and outer sills fully due to side skirts and floor panels

Fail 24 Jul 2020 97,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

unable to check floor and outer sills fully due to side skirts and floor panels

Pass 1 Aug 2019 91,105 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,900 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2017 74,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,876 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 68,675 miles

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

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight movement.

Pass 18 May 2015 68,675 miles

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight movement.

Pass 28 May 2014 66,458 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,158 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,158 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2012 61,375 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 44,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,001 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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Y415 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y415 OLF, 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 Y415 OLF registered?

Y415 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y415 OLF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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