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Y654 OHB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,074 mi
Last recorded147,074 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 OHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 147,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 142,671 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 142,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 138,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 134,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 123,411 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 115,069 miles

exhaust hitting rear panel

Fail 9 Aug 2011 115,045 miles

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

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

exhaust hitting rear panel

Pass 12 Aug 2010 109,088 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 102,608 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 102,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,415 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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Y654 OHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y654 OHB, 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 Y654 OHB registered?

Y654 OHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y654 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y654 OHB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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