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Y553 YTP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,620 mi
Last recorded105,620 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 YTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 105,620 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 104,350 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 104,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 104,140 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns front and os and ns rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 104,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns front and os and ns rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm, advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light lit

Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,748 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX SCABBY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

RATTLE IN REAR EXHAUST BOX?

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,456 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 97,456 miles

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

APPROX 4MM ON REAR B/PADS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,694 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX SCABBY ON NECK

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 91,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,135 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 85,135 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT BOOT ADRIFT

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,016 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 79,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 74,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,870 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front & rear tyres slightly cracking

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

slight corrosion rear under body ,anti roll bar & rear drive shafts

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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Y553 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y553 YTP, 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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Y553 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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