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Y513 MHE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,115 mi
Last recorded142,115 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY513 MHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 142,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 140,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 140,172 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 135,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 135,585 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 130,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,083 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 123,083 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,434 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,951 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,123 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,862 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,491 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,356 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,907 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW, DIFFICULT TO SEE RECOMEND CHECKING

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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Y513 MHE 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 83.3%.

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 Y513 MHE, 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 Y513 MHE registered?

Y513 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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