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Y497 HNH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

135,342 mi
Last recorded135,342 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 HNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 135,342 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 128,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 128,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 121,127 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

EML on

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and inner edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and inner edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever not fully releasing

Pass 16 Apr 2022 111,875 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 105,678 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 104,650 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise further investigation

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

Pass 18 May 2019 103,366 miles

Drivers seat base slightly loose/broken. Advise repair

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Auxiliary fog lamp active. Advise repair (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 100,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,804 miles

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 25 May 2016 98,571 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 96,695 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,101 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,726 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,231 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE,S WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE,S

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

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

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

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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Y497 HNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y497 HNH, 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 Y497 HNH registered?

Y497 HNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y497 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 HNH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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