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Y531 AEO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,560 mi
Last recorded103,560 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 103,560 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material subframe brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on rear suspension and brake components

undertrays fitted covering main brake pipes

Fail 21 Oct 2022 103,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material subframe brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on rear suspension and brake components

undertrays fitted covering main brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,104 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted covering main brake pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2021 102,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted covering main brake pipes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,010 miles

Body corrosion - wheel arches & sills

Exhaust corroded

Main brake pipes covered by undertrays

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

Rear brake pipes greased, covering inspection

Rear suspension subframe, springs, suspension arms & mountings corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Aug 2020 100,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body corrosion - wheel arches & sills

Exhaust corroded

Main brake pipes covered by undertrays

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

Rear brake pipes greased, covering inspection

Rear suspension subframe, springs, suspension arms & mountings corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,019 miles

Body corrosion - Wheel arches & Sills

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

Exhaust clamps & mountings corroded

Offside rear tyre cracking or perishing

Rear suspension: Subframe, Suspension arms, Springs & Prescribed areas corroded, not seriously weakened

Undertrays fitted covering inspection of main brake pipe/s

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracks appearing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake flexi pipe light cracking

offside rear brake flexi pipe light cracking

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 95,013 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracks appearing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear brake flexi pipe light cracking

offside rear brake flexi pipe light cracking

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,042 miles

Front brake disc lips corroded

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked and worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on front brake disc lips

corrosion on nearside front coil spring

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

cracks in nearside front tyre tread

nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,352 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

gearbox oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 82,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket at the rear has snapped

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f bottom suspension arm (front arm) bush starting to split

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,930 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 23 Jul 2014 76,930 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,250 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge.

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 71,245 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge.

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,736 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,294 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,720 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 53,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,118 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,626 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,148 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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Y531 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y531 AEO, 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 Y531 AEO registered?

Y531 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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