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Y542 STR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,028 mi
Last recorded149,028 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 149,028 miles

All four brake hoses slightly perished/deteriorated

Headlamp lenses deteriorated (Images slightly poor)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 147,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

handbrake efficiency poor

headlamp images becoming poor

ignition switch worn

n/s/f coil spring not located in lower cup correctly

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 144,755 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil residue around offside steering rack boot

Pass 23 Aug 2021 142,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 142,771 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 140,613 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil springs corroded

handbrake release lever broken

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s side repeater damaged

o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber boot deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly to markers

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Apr 2019 136,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 133,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 129,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,619 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 120,172 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 120,172 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 115,463 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2013 112,310 miles

coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

various stonechips in windscreen swept area

Pass 27 Apr 2012 109,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,266 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 103,168 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,865 miles

ZZZZZ WEAR IN O/S/F RACK ARM ZZZZ NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE ZZZZ

Pass 24 Apr 2007 90,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,860 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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Y542 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y542 STR, 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 Y542 STR registered?

Y542 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y542 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 STR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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