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Y556 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,484 mi
Last recorded127,484 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2022 127,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 123,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,008 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 118,989 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,973 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,006 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 104,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 65,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,775 miles

nearside front tyre slightly deformed & offside front tyre near limit.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 57,767 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly deformed & offside front tyre near limit.

Pass 12 May 2011 46,680 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,344 miles

number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 13 May 2009 40,871 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,035 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,877 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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Y556 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y556 DLJ, 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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Y556 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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