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Y585 PAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,973 mi
Last recorded118,973 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 PAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 118,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections front to rear brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 117,114 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 117,114 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency just met 17%

Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 109,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 109,596 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 102,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,653 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,653 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,667 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,466 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 74,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,680 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,731 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,823 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 51,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,933 miles

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)

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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Y585 PAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y585 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

How do I check the history of Y585 PAP?

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What year was Y585 PAP registered?

Y585 PAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y585 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y585 PAP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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