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Y445 FAN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,553 mi
Last recorded152,553 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 152,553 miles

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

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

corrosion to visible brake pipes not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 1 May 2018 152,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to visible brake pipes not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2017 138,633 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on both shoulders

Both headlamp glasses going dull

Exhaust center pipe flange joinloose and vibrates

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 138,633 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on both shoulders

Both headlamp glasses going dull

Exhaust center pipe flange joinloose and vibrates

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange clamp fractured (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2016 120,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange clamp fractured (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,879 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on both shoulders close to limit

Both headlamp lenses going dull

Exhaust centre clamp corroded and starting to fracture

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,992 miles

Front screen cracked in top offside corner not seriously affecting driver's view of the road

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,869 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,406 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,229 miles

front discs are in poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,001 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 18,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 18,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,462 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 12,659 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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Y445 FAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y445 FAN, 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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Y445 FAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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