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Y554 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,430 mi
Last recorded74,430 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,430 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,164 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE DUE TO HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 67,164 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE DUE TO HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,360 miles

plastic sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,456 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 57,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,211 miles

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

undertray fitted hampering inspection

Pass 26 May 2006 43,429 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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Y554 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y554 OLF, 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 Y554 OLF registered?

Y554 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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