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Y538 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,361 mi
Last recorded79,361 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,980 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak around engine bay

rear differential slight leak

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,601 miles

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

rear diff lecking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,766 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,085 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,290 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,094 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,213 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Jul 2012 49,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,857 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 46,855 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,197 miles

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,861 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 108,899 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,813 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,565 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,311 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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Y538 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y538 OLF, 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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Y538 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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