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Y606 VAY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY606 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 81,132 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 76,157 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 76,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,902 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 63,902 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,371 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,437 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 55,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 49,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 45,603 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,848 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 41,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 38,422 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 35,165 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 30,936 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 27,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,373 miles

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

Supplementry Restraint System light on

Pass 13 May 2009 18,382 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 14,776 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,714 miles

Centre rear seat belt jammed

Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,204 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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Y606 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y606 VAY, 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 Y606 VAY registered?

Y606 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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