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Y552 OGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,190 mi
Last recorded182,190 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 OGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 182,190 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s rear brake pipe cleand and greased

Fail 9 Nov 2015 182,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating disc mishaped (3.7.B.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,842 miles

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

both metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded / pitted

engine management warning light illuminated indicating fault

nearside rear tyre splitting partially between tread

offside rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 150,901 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 150,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,338 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 93,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 87,665 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,837 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 67,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,678 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 53,657 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,154 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,472 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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Y552 OGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y552 OGY, 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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Y552 OGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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