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Y481 XKL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,671 mi
Last recorded165,671 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 XKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 165,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear floors corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 165,671 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear floors corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 158,685 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front tyres wearing slightly to edges

centre section exhaust clamp cracked

nearside front fog light not working and lens damaged

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

plastic undertrays fitted through out underside

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Jul 2019 158,680 miles

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

Central exhaust bracket cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 148,793 miles

oil leaks

undertrays fitted throughout

Fail 17 Jul 2018 148,793 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear number plate light not working

oil leaks

play to offside inner tie arm of steering rack

undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 15 Jun 2017 138,186 miles

Nearside Front drum stick knuckle slight play

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 134,268 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion In some areas surrounding the sub-frame (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 131,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 131,015 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 127,425 miles

N/S/F inner tie rod has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 29 May 2013 123,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 119,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 114,476 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 108,094 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 101,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,202 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 82,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,534 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y481 XKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y481 XKL, 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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What year was Y481 XKL registered?

Y481 XKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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