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Y544 EBA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,387 mi
Last recorded107,387 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,387 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 106,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 104,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,148 miles

Front brake discs getting worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

hand brake pulling low readings

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,897 miles

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

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,934 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,672 miles

Rear brake pipes are corroded, unable to carry out full inspection due to the pipes location.Advice replacement.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,760 miles

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

n/s wiper blade has slight tare

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r brake pipe badly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 81,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,735 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs all round corroded

brake pipes corroded

rear diff seal leaking

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2010 71,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 63,255 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 63,255 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills

Pass 19 Jul 2008 54,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

plastic covers fitted ti outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,058 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 38,696 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 31,130 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 31,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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Y544 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y544 EBA, 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 Y544 EBA registered?

Y544 EBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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