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Y552 YBT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,816 mi
Last recorded114,816 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 YBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 114,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing

engine pans

oil leak

repair to o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 26 May 2016 114,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing

engine pans

oil leak

repair to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,200 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 104,290 miles

Nearside door difficult to open from outside.

Nearside front tyre wearing more on outer shoulder and perishing.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing more on outer shoulder.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 99,816 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 99,816 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 96,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 96,293 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,080 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,206 miles

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

slight play and wear detected in both rear anti roll bar bushes into rear subframe

Fail 17 Apr 2010 77,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play and wear detected in both rear anti roll bar bushes into rear subframe

Fail 17 Apr 2009 66,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake pads appear to be getting thin.

Rear tyres getting close to wearbars.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,666 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be getting thin.

Rear tyres getting close to wearbars.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,546 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,000 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 YBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y552 YBT, 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 YBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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