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Y504 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,657 mi
Last recorded112,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2017 112,657 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2017 112,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,427 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 104,427 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 80,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage lower front windscreen borderline pass benfit given to presenter

n/s/r tyre in poor condition due to cracking/ageing,o/s/r tyre underinflated

Fail 8 May 2014 80,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 69,399 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 62,492 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 62,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 57,013 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 55,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 52,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,901 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,609 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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Y504 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y504 OLF, 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 Y504 OLF registered?

Y504 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y504 OLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y504 OLF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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