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Y658 OJM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,089 mi
Last recorded127,089 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 OJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 127,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,230 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 120,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 106,901 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 103,166 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 97,853 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 90,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 90,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2006 81,215 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 81,215 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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Y658 OJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y658 OJM, 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 Y658 OJM registered?

Y658 OJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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