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Y636 HDY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,444 mi
Last recorded77,444 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,444 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch has slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,802 miles

mil light on

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,754 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated (pre July 2003)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 67,754 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated (pre July 2003)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,387 miles

EML on

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,907 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2013 46,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clamp fitted to rear exhaust mount

Pass 4 May 2012 44,523 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,642 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer side wall

Fail 10 May 2011 42,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,821 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 39,821 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,132 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r lamp holed but not emitting white-light

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,511 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 35,511 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,301 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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Y636 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y636 HDY, 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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Y636 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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