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Y433 OKG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,159 mi
Last recorded157,159 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 OKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 157,159 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 157,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 148,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 148,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 140,160 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 131,517 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 131,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 124,242 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 28 May 2012 117,027 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 117,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 105,067 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 93,823 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 24 May 2010 93,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres wearing edges

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 28 May 2009 85,395 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 85,392 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 77,140 miles

TYRES = l/h/r = 1.6mm (legal limit) - r/h/r = 2.0mm

cracks in front thrust arm front bushes

engine noisy = polybelt "flapping" and noise on full lock - suspect tensioner

little travel in park pedal = but readings good

park brake ratchet not working

recommend l/h/f wheel bearing adjusted

Pass 14 May 2007 66,754 miles

engine noise on full lock = poly belt slip on steering pump due to seized tensioner + new belt required

slight cracks in both front thrust arm bushes

slight play in l/h/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2007 66,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine noise on full lock = poly belt slip on steering pump due to seized tensioner + new belt required

slight cracks in both front thrust arm bushes

slight play in l/h/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2006 59,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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Y433 OKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y433 OKG, 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 Y433 OKG registered?

Y433 OKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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