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Y497 OBT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,867 mi
Last recorded126,867 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 126,867 miles

All four doors corroded on lower edges

Both Sills covered with Plastic body parts so unable to carry out any inspection of sill structure. Owner advised to have area uncovered and inspected.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 126,836 miles

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

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

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

All four doors corroded on lower edges

Both Sills covered with Plastic body parts so unable to carry out any inspection of sill structure. Owner advised to have area uncovered and inspected.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 115,630 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 115,610 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,566 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 111,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,984 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle and inner wings/sills

some play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

surface corrosion in prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jan 2017 97,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 97,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,854 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,825 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,825 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 71,875 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 66,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 60,427 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,573 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,072 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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Y497 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

Y497 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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