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Y595 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,847 mi
Last recorded136,847 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 136,847 miles

underneath corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor repair (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

all arches corroded

all suspension bushes worn

all suspension corroded

body around damage or corroded

engine management light on

n/s repeator lens cracked damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2017 134,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 134,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 119,028 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,423 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 108,799 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 108,799 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,793 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,030 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,512 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,014 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,933 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,094 miles

Exhaust blow arround manifold area.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 38,685 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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Y595 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y595 OLF, 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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Y595 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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