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Y446 VJC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,207 mi
Last recorded82,207 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,207 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake disc guards are heavily corroded

both rear tyre treads and inner and outer sidewalls are heavily cracked/scuffed

n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded

rear subframe assembly is heavily corroded

slight play evident in n/s/f rearmost bottom balljoint

Fail 6 Dec 2019 82,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc backing plates are heavily corroded

both rear tyres are heavily cracked/scuffed on inner and outer sidewalls

n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded

rear subframe assembly is heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,728 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear disc guard/park brake shoe mounting plates are heavily corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 80,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,337 miles

o/s/f section of brake pipe is heavily corroded

play evident o/s/f steering inner tie-rod. recommend renewal

Fail 22 Nov 2017 79,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward-most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward-most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

play evident o/s/f steering inner tie-rod. recommend renewal

Pass 31 May 2016 77,496 miles

both front headlamp lenses are deteriated

both front tyre treads are badly cracked on inner edges

rear brake pads are worn low. recommend renewal

Fail 25 May 2016 77,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

both front headlamp lenses are deteriated

both front tyre treads are badly cracked on inner edges

rear brake pads are worn low. recommend renewal

Pass 22 May 2015 74,877 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 74,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,844 miles

all 4 brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

both headlamp lenses are deteriated. recommend renewal

o/s/f steering tracking rod has play evident in balljoint. recommend renewal

slight play evident in both front wheel bearings. recommend adjustment

Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,833 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

all 4 brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

both headlamp lenses are deteriated. recommend renewal

o/s/f steering tracking rod has play evident in balljoint. recommend renewal

slight play evident in both front wheel bearings. recommend adjustment

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,422 miles

headlamp image deteriorated

slight play evident o/s steering rack

unable to view rear inner brake pads

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 52,834 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,763 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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Y446 VJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc 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 Y446 VJC, 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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Y446 VJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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