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Y627 PAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,881 mi
Last recorded168,881 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 PAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 168,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 164,066 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 29 Sep 2021 160,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi to ridgid pipe clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

heatsheilds loose

rear subframe corroded

transmission knock/noise

Fail 16 Sep 2021 160,509 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

heatsheilds loose

rear subframe corroded

transmission knock/noise

Pass 28 Sep 2020 156,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link has fouled the chassis at some point under heavy loading. Not touching in normal running condition.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 149,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning indicator illuminated

centre brake light damaged

offside brake light damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2019 149,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pad warning indicator illuminated

centre brake light damaged

eml light on

offside brake light damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2017 148,662 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 146,680 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to tread wear indicators

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 141,577 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres on limit 1.6mm

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

fanbelt tensioner damper worn and noisy

Fail 16 Jan 2014 134,046 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

fanbelt tensioner and damper worn

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2014 134,046 miles

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

fanbelt tensioner and damper worn

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2013 125,990 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

fanbelt tensioner damper worn

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2013 125,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

fanbelt tensioner damper worn

front brake discs corroding and distorted

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2012 118,911 miles

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chips in front windscreen

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre shoulder

o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2.8mm

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2011 112,385 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

rear brake pipes corroding

slight distortion in front brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2010 107,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 96,918 miles

o/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2007 82,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,874 miles

unable to see brake fluid level

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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Y627 PAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y627 PAP, 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 Y627 PAP registered?

Y627 PAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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