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Y622 VJW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,542 mi
Last recorded131,542 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 131,542 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 127,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 126,729 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 124,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 104,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 9 Jun 2014 104,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2012 89,226 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 86,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,375 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,176 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 76,176 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 72,385 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 64,834 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 64,396 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 55,566 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 55,566 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y622 VJW, 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 VJW registered?

Y622 VJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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