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Y432 LDY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,021 mi
Last recorded98,021 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 LDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 98,021 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly loose ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 94,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,128 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 90,125 miles

Nearside Body component insecure door mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 85,477 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,195 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly insecure ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,118 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,883 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,585 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,457 miles

Vehicle has extensive plastic undershielding, preventing some items from being fully tested

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,389 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y432 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y432 LDY, 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 Y432 LDY registered?

Y432 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y432 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y432 LDY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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