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Y546 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,995 mi
Last recorded137,995 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 137,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

most underside suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2019 134,263 miles

general corrosion to components underside

Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,257 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak Engine and gearbox areas ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,251 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,850 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 122,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 108,601 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 108,601 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 92,989 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 77,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 66,147 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 61,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,379 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 55,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,711 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 49,709 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 43,752 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED UNDER CAR,SOME COMPONENTS NOT VISABLE!!

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

oil leak

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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Y546 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y546 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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Y546 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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