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Y595 YAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

177,524 mi
Last recorded177,524 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 YAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 177,524 miles

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

General corrosion to body and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 172,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 170,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 167,254 miles

Offside Rear inboard brake shoes noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2022 167,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inboard brake shoes noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2021 162,208 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 159,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front Wiper blades split

Pass 6 Feb 2019 152,183 miles

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 152,183 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 147,987 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 145,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

under-trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 142,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 133,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 129,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 129,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 117,094 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 110,205 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 110,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 102,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,049 miles

nearside front strut top starting to split

offside front strut top starting to split

Fail 10 Feb 2009 94,049 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front strut top starting to split

offside front strut top starting to split

Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,105 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 30 Jan 2007 76,901 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 69,292 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 68,881 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 YAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YAP, 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 Y595 YAP registered?

Y595 YAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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