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Y664 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,071 mi
Last recorded98,071 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 98,071 miles

both front antiroll bar link arms upper gaiters starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre - not to cord

engine management lamp illuminated

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

nail in tread of offside front tyre

nearside door mirror damaged and glass missing

nearside front and offside rear indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm, nails in tread and cuts in outer sidewall- not to cord

offside rear exterior door handle slightly loose

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside track rod end ball joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

oil leaks from gearbox and rear diff

slight play in both steering track rod arms

stonechips in front screen

Fail 13 May 2015 98,064 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

both front antiroll bar link arms upper gaiters starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre - not to cord

engine management lamp illuminated

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

nail in tread of offside front tyre

nearside door mirror damaged and glass missing

nearside front and offside rear indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm, nails in tread and cuts in outer sidewall- not to cord

offside rear exterior door handle slightly loose

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside track rod end ball joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

oil leaks from gearbox and rear diff

slight play in both steering track rod arms

stonechips in front screen

Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,407 miles

n/s/f side mirror missing

Fail 24 Sep 2013 94,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

EML light on

n/s/f side mirror missing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,284 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

offside front tyre has few cuts no cord showing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 84,284 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

offside front tyre has few cuts no cord showing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,082 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 69,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

os tie rod slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,509 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,010 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 48,903 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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Y664 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y664 PLE, 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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Y664 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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