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Y586 PVJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 PVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 90,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded near to jagged edge rule

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 90,400 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded near to jagged edge rule

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working rectified (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,299 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded near to jagged edge law

Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated near to legal limit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush under radiator ,deteriorated near to legal limit ,recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished near to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated near to legal limit (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 88,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated near to legal limit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush under radiator ,deteriorated near to legal limit ,recommend early renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished near to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated near to legal limit (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing radiator ,recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear deteriorated near to legal limit (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing radiator ,recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear deteriorated near to legal limit (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50zr16 96w ,recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r16 96w x/l (5.2.3 (e))

knock front suspension no fault found

offside rear wheel arch corroded near to jagged edge law

Fail 6 Aug 2020 85,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r16 96w x/l (5.2.3 (e))

knock front suspension no fault found

offside rear wheel arch corroded near to jagged edge law

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 84,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,762 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,503 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 81,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50zr16 96w x/l (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,549 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre /also nearing wear bars 225/50r16 96w

offside wiper blade poor /windscreen washers poor ,recommend early atttention

Fail 27 Jan 2016 79,549 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in nearside rear tyre /also nearing wear bars 225/50r16 96w

offside wiper blade poor /windscreen washers poor ,recommend early atttention

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,980 miles

rear brakes binding recomend early attention

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,439 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 76,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,298 miles

both rear flasher bulbs faded near to legal limit

front tyres 2mm

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,311 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges 225/50r16

Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,311 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edges 225/50r16

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,505 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 55,505 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 29,744 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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Y586 PVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y586 PVJ, 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 Y586 PVJ registered?

Y586 PVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y586 PVJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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