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Y518 VOG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,380 mi
Last recorded70,380 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 VOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 70,380 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 69,566 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 69,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 68,525 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 68,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 67,517 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 66,699 miles

both rear tyres 2mm tread

Pass 26 May 2021 65,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 65,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has been glued (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 64,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 63,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 62,122 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 60,949 miles

Offside Front steering rack has play/movement

Fail 23 May 2016 60,949 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack has play/movement

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,502 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,502 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 57,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 55,477 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 53,720 miles

1/wear in o/s steering rack spindle

2/slight wear front brake discs

3/full undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 52,135 miles

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2010 50,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 47,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 45,646 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2008 45,646 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2007 42,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,226 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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Y518 VOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y518 VOG, 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 Y518 VOG registered?

Y518 VOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y518 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 VOG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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