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Y556 WDC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,953 mi
Last recorded121,953 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,953 miles

Brake pad wear light on dash bak pads more than 1.5mm

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

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

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

surface rust everywhere

undertray fitted everywhere

Pass 9 Jan 2019 121,901 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split but clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split but clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak???

Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,463 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 121,463 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,670 miles

undertrays fitted

oil leak

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,414 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 112,715 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 101,436 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,437 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,892 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 WDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y556 WDC registered?

Y556 WDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y556 WDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y556 WDC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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