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Y669 MHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,990 mi
Last recorded157,990 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 MHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 157,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 157,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 153,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted preventing full component inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2016 148,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,910 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 137,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in both front wheel bearings

n/s/r wheel damaged

rear axle oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 131,557 miles

n/s/r wheel damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2013 131,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 127,958 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 127,914 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 123,986 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 118,932 miles

both front tyre worn heavily and nearly bald on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on to tread wear indicator bars

complete body undertrays fitted

slight freeplay in nearside front hub assembly

Fail 7 Oct 2010 118,931 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front tyre worn heavily and nearly bald on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on to tread wear indicator bars

complete body undertrays fitted

front brake pads look well worn

slight freeplay in nearside front hub assembly

Pass 13 Oct 2009 113,946 miles

offside rear brakes noisey when rotated

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Oct 2008 106,435 miles

front number plate in poor condition

offside front wheel inner rim slight damage

rear diff oil leak

scuffs on front bumper

Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,297 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 85,293 miles

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

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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Y669 MHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y669 MHC, 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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Y669 MHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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