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Y621 AAF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,377 mi
Last recorded87,377 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY621 AAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,377 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2026 87,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 85,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 81,081 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 81,081 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,684 miles

n/a and o/s front brake pads getting low

n/s and o/s rear brake hoses just starting to crack

n/s and o/s rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,285 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,557 miles

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

play in steering

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 71,328 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,328 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,474 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in steering

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Fail 29 Jan 2014 66,474 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in steering

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,513 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,832 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2012 59,831 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,308 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,974 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres getting near limit and nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,806 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,778 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,921 miles

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

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

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

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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Y621 AAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y621 AAF, 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

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What year was Y621 AAF registered?

Y621 AAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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