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Y572 OBT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,857 mi
Last recorded86,857 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 86,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,135 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 76,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,970 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,121 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 67,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,229 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,560 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,113 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 56,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,624 miles

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

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

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

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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Y572 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y572 OBT, 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 Y572 OBT registered?

Y572 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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