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Y492 OAX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,534 mi
Last recorded106,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 OAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 158,894 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,745 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking around tread and walls.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 83,429 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre cracking around tread and walls.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,795 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 78,795 miles

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

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

Inner track rod Ball Joint has excessive play

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,294 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,705 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,359 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 67,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,336 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 61,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2006 58,853 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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Y492 OAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y492 OAX, 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 Y492 OAX registered?

Y492 OAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y492 OAX safe to buy?

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