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Y532 YDL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,186 mi
Last recorded141,186 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 141,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 141,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 133,249 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 133,244 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort ns 100 - os 0 (3.7.B.6a)

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

top of screen has a large crack

Pass 28 Jul 2015 127,360 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 127,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 117,597 miles

Brake assist light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare wheel fitted to NSR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2014 117,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Brake assist light on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare wheel fitted to NSR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jul 2013 100,801 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,739 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,220 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2011 74,220 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,329 miles

age cracking to rear tyres

outer sills covered

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers smearing slightly

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake discs lipped/pitted

stonechips in windscreen

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 55,424 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 49,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y532 YDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y532 YDL, 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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Y532 YDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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