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Y467 YNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,619 mi
Last recorded124,619 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY467 YNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 124,611 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 115,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf brake pipe has been cut and joined

rear brake pipes have been routed incorrectly

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2013 115,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2012 169,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 169,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 95,531 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 95,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,938 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,532 miles

both front anti roll barr link arms worn

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,254 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 49,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advanced wear in steering rack bush/joint offside

Pass 17 Aug 2005 42,207 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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Y467 YNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y467 YNV, 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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Y467 YNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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