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Y553 VNH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,254 mi
Last recorded135,254 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 135,254 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 135,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,001 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 115,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 87,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 78,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 70,835 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 70,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,075 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,267 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,206 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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Y553 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y553 VNH, 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 Y553 VNH registered?

Y553 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y553 VNH safe to buy?

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