CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y466 OEV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,450 mi
Last recorded110,450 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 OEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 110,450 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,352 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,797 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,656 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,379 miles

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)

slight wear to o/s rack and pinion

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front tyres have low tread on edges

both rear tyres have low tread on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,574 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 58,776 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 55,322 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,939 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 30,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,720 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y466 OEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y466 OEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y466 OEV?

You can check the full history of Y466 OEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y466 OEV registered?

Y466 OEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y466 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y466 OEV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y466 OEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y466 OEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.