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Y469 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

44,623 mi
Last recorded44,623 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 44,623 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 44,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 44,544 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no image / both les faded excess (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaging screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged / loose

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension leg casings corroded

n/side front fog - light not working

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension leg casings corroded

n/side front fog - light not working

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 43,614 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake has just met requirements

Fail 5 Aug 2024 43,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake has just met requirements

Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,987 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 42,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,343 miles

o/side rear tyre has minute aged cracks between treads

Fail 1 Aug 2022 42,343 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/side rear tyre has minute aged cracks between treads

Pass 10 Aug 2021 41,693 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light /damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 41,693 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure /age cracked across tyre to reach ply cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light /damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut/scuff (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracks across tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 40,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut/scuff (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracks across tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front indicator repeater lens slightly broken

Fail 1 Aug 2018 38,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front indicator repeater lens slightly broken

Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 36,701 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,015 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,821 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 32,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 29,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,896 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 26,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,882 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise parking brake travel.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,666 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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Y469 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 Y469 OLK, 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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Y469 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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