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Y576 DAH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,644 mi
Last recorded71,644 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY576 DAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 71,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,051 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 60,035 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,007 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Wiper split

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 59,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Wiper split

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,327 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,915 miles

Eml light on

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 54,915 miles

Eml light on

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,949 miles

Damage to o/s off vehicle

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 52,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Damage to o/s off vehicle

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,053 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Feb 2014 50,053 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,759 miles

Front pipe exhaust mounting brackets corroded and braking.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 46,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front pipe exhaust mounting brackets corroded and braking.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,348 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 40,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,482 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,702 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 25,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,202 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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Y576 DAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y576 DAH, 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 Y576 DAH registered?

Y576 DAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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