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Y536 OBT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,578 mi
Last recorded97,578 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,578 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake linings warning lamp on dashboard

parking brake imbalance off @ 46% ( offside performance is lower than that on the other side )

Fail 22 Jan 2019 97,564 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 center brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (rear off 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage caused by being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake linings warning lamp on dashboard

parking brake imbalance off @ 46% ( offside performance is lower than that on the other side )

Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,766 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need to check discs as well (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one off the two (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pad low warning lamp is on

nearside and offside headlamp aim is a little low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 53,904 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r/tyre outer sidewall cracking.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,792 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 45,789 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,117 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,917 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,174 miles

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

oil leak from diff.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 42,153 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

oil leak from diff.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,782 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 38,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,991 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 37,291 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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Y536 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple 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 Y536 OBT, 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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Y536 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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