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Y626 AES

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Multi-colour Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,503 mi
Last recorded174,503 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY626 AES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 174,503 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 167,066 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2013 166,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

Fail 9 May 2013 165,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 153,086 miles

slight corrosion n/s front to rear brake pipe.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 153,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion n/s front to rear brake pipe.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 141,068 miles

very slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 23 Jun 2011 141,068 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Jun 2010 119,386 miles

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

front brake discs heavly worn

slight seapage from n/s rear diff seal

Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,965 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 97,965 miles

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

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

your vehicle has oly just met the criteria for metered smoke/emissions.your injection/fuel system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,818 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 65,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,059 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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Y626 AES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Multi-colour with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y626 AES, 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 Y626 AES registered?

Y626 AES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y626 AES safe to buy?

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