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Y549 ATR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,654 mi
Last recorded104,654 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 101,813 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 101,812 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 96,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 91,069 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 91,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,025 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 82,025 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,649 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 72,481 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 72,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 67,945 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 67,945 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 65,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 63,738 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 61,366 miles

slight play in offside steering rack track rod control arm ball joint

Pass 13 May 2009 58,613 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

front brake pads inner wearing low.

Pass 13 May 2008 55,658 miles

front brake discs wearing and lipped.

front brake pads inner getting low.

Fail 8 May 2007 51,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 51,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,471 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 38,671 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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Y549 ATR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y549 ATR, 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 Y549 ATR registered?

Y549 ATR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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