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Y552 PNB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,105 mi
Last recorded102,105 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 PNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 102,105 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,581 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 88,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 77,404 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 64,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 64,925 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,014 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,901 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 49,901 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,323 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 45,312 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,393 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,392 miles

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

front wiper blades in poor condition

rear brake pads about 50% worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,967 miles

offside front suspension arm bush starting too split

Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,005 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 25,995 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 23,494 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 23,493 miles

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

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

slight play in front anti roll bar links

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 PNB 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 60%.

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 PNB, 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 Y552 PNB registered?

Y552 PNB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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