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Y523 ODB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,334 mi
Last recorded164,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 164,334 miles

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

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

power steering pump noisey

Pass 20 Jun 2017 154,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 144,820 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 134,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 124,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 116,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 112,371 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 112,371 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 104,318 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 104,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,993 miles

Engine management lamp on.

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

Steering rack worn.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 95,993 miles

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

Engine management lamp on.

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

Steering rack worn.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,654 miles

Advise that the nearside rear tyre is cut but not down to cords

Advise that the rear number plate is starting to delaminate across top of plate

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 83,652 miles

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

Advise that the nearside rear tyre is cut but not down to cords

Advise that the rear number plate is starting to delaminate across top of plate

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,809 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,619 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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Y523 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y523 ODB, 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 Y523 ODB registered?

Y523 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y523 ODB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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