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Y622 PLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,762 mi
Last recorded178,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY622 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 178,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

diesel covered under tray

strong smell of diesel at engine compartment

Fail 19 Jun 2012 178,662 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

diesel covered under tray

strong smell of diesel at engine compartment

Pass 23 May 2011 153,723 miles
Fail 20 May 2011

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 132,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 113,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 106,975 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 106,966 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 88,089 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 88,089 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 88,088 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

chip in windscreen near centre mirror

Pass 27 Jan 2006 66,629 miles

NEAR SIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

NEAR SIDE STEERING RACK INNER END PLAY NEAR LIM IT

OFF SIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT PLAY ON THE LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK LOWER BALL JOINT

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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Y622 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y622 PLH, 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 Y622 PLH registered?

Y622 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y622 PLH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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