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Y534 AEO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,533 mi
Last recorded77,533 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside handbrake performance low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,441 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 74,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 71,438 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,328 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 68,328 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 55,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

engine gear box oil leak.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,472 miles

engine gear box oil leak.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,756 miles

nearside rear indicator bulb faded

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,087 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perishing and wearing near limit

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken - system still secure

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,283 miles

rear exhaust pipe bracket broke but still secure

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,192 miles

automatic transmission fluid leak

offside front tyre wearing

possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,931 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 45,928 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,958 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 43,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,873 miles

both rear tyres are on the LIMIT!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,570 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,444 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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Y534 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y534 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 Y534 AEO registered?

Y534 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y534 AEO safe to buy?

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