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Y512 OBT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,798 mi
Last recorded114,798 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,798 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 114,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,708 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 111,708 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,371 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 104,371 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,348 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 97,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 89,943 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 89,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,423 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,744 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,753 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,753 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,471 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,836 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 52,836 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,416 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 53,101 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,354 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,564 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y512 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y512 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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Y512 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y512 OBT shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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