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Y488 MBO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,603 mi
Last recorded104,603 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 104,603 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,452 miles

HANDBRAKE @ LIMIT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 95,452 miles

HANDBRAKE @ LIMIT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,523 miles

Covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2022 92,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 89,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,668 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both n/s o/s [under front wings] brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both n/s o/s main brake pipes over rear axle showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s tyres worn and showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear rear oil leak [possible] on axle

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body and on suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,938 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 81,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,419 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

Rear differential show signs of leaking

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2018 78,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear differential show signs of leaking

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,019 miles

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

N/S/R & O/S/R brakes binding slightly

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken

brake pad warning light on dash

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,671 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,969 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 61,967 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,481 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,116 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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Y488 MBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y488 MBO, 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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Y488 MBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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