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Y562 LTF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,049 mi
Last recorded82,049 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 LTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 122,453 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

play in offside steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust mounting peg broken away from system

rear tyres worn low

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 9 Aug 2016 122,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

play in offside steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust mounting peg broken away from system

rear tyres worn low

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,452 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 Jul 2015 74,451 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,593 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,249 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 71,246 miles

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

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

unable to check steering and suspension fully

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,864 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 68,851 miles

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

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

brake pipes at rear corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,306 miles

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

different size tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 60,283 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,173 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 49,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y562 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y562 LTF, 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 Y562 LTF registered?

Y562 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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