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Y519 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,851 mi
Last recorded139,851 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY519 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 139,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

surface corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2024 134,421 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 129,412 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,786 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 124,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,069 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 121,067 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2019 116,769 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 106,367 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

nsf tyre has slight edge wear

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,092 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,729 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,174 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,540 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres perished in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2012 84,540 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres perished in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,941 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 80,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,573 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 76,573 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,941 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 64,043 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Oil leak

Steel rim wheel fitted to n/s/r Exhaust mounting bar starting to rust Number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,043 miles

Oil leak

Steel rim wheel fitted to n/s/r Exhaust mounting bar starting to rust Number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,325 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 55,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,981 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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Y519 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y519 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 Y519 OLF registered?

Y519 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y519 OLF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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