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Y499 FLS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,441 mi
Last recorded65,441 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 FLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 65,441 miles

Offside Front Play at inner steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2018 65,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (torque strut) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in hub

Offside Front Play at inner steering rack

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,549 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,617 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,662 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge&cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small oil leak at rear diff

Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,145 miles

movement in rack

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,820 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 50,819 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,325 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 48,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,454 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,069 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 42,069 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,678 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 38,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,415 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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Y499 FLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y499 FLS, 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 Y499 FLS registered?

Y499 FLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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