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Y498 WDM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 WDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 130,473 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 130,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Cut in side wall of tyre

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 121,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml

Fail 16 May 2017 121,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml

Pass 2 Jun 2015 101,696 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 101,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear bumper crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 84,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre badly perished.

Unable to open fuel cap.

engine light on

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2014 84,660 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre badly perished.

Unable to open fuel cap.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,631 miles

General surface corrosion to various components

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

General surface corrosion to various components

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,804 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 70,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,493 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,434 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 48,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,178 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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Y498 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y498 WDM, 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 Y498 WDM registered?

Y498 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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