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Y581 PAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,004 mi
Last recorded177,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 PAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 177,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 157,592 miles

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 21 Jan 2013 143,652 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 132,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 119,984 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 110,450 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 101,356 miles

front discs worn

n/s/f tca bush cracking

n/s/r tca arm inner bush cracking

o/s/f tca bush cracked and leaking fluid

o/s/r seat belt slow and requires help to retract

o/s/r tca arm inner bush cracking

oil leak around a/c compressor

oil leak underneath vehicle on the o/s/f

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

wipers smear

Fail 30 Jan 2009 101,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front discs worn

n/s/f tca bush cracking

n/s/r tca arm inner bush cracking

o/s/f tca bush cracked and leaking fluid

o/s/r seat belt slow and requires help to retract

o/s/r tca arm inner bush cracking

oil leak around a/c compressor

oil leak underneath vehicle on the o/s/f

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

wipers smear

Fail 26 Jan 2009 101,141 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

plastic under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2008 85,184 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 85,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,457 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 70,457 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,134 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 63,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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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Y581 PAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y581 PAP, 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 Y581 PAP registered?

Y581 PAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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