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Y427 XCE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,946 mi
Last recorded209,946 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 XCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 209,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 203,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 198,753 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 198,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault SRS / ESP / BAS Lights are on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad lining warning lamp is on.

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure wire just fouling wheel (3.4.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 184,819 miles

Centre propshaft mounting unbonded

ESP light illuminated

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre signs of wear inside edge

o/s/f tyre signs of wear inside & outside edge

oil leak ( rear diff)

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 184,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (7.1.2)

Centre propshaft mounting unbonded

ESP light illuminated

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre signs of wear inside edge

o/s/f tyre signs of wear inside & outside edge

oil leak ( rear diff)

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 172,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake lining wear light illuminated

electronic stability light illuminated

n/s/r tyre signs of cracking

o/s/r tyre signs of cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 162,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 162,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 156,797 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 156,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 145,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 136,842 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag lamp on

Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,113 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 107,676 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 107,610 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 88,948 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2007 88,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 64,694 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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Y427 XCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y427 XCE, 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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Y427 XCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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