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Y557 UOH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,773 mi
Last recorded137,773 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 UOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 137,773 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 137,758 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 137,758 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 133,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 133,593 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,535 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 126,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,966 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Offside wiper poor clearance

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 108,081 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 108,081 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hole in the near side rear indicator lens

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,370 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Car tested under wet conditions

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

o/s/r outer door seal loose

Fail 17 Jun 2011 83,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

front brake discs worn

o/s/r outer door seal loose

Pass 5 May 2010 79,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 73,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 68,554 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 68,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,544 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 62,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 56,880 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 49,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,668 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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Y557 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y557 UOH, 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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Y557 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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