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Y552 WDC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,589 mi
Last recorded89,589 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 WDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 89,589 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,211 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 89,211 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,133 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 70,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 65,593 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 61,152 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 61,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,618 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,556 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 WDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y552 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

Y552 WDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y552 WDC safe to buy?

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