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Y684 CEY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,872 mi
Last recorded76,872 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY684 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,872 miles

Drivers wiper blade insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2022 76,865 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drivers wiper blade insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,850 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 64,810 miles

Front Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 59,040 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 59,040 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,186 miles

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

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,152 miles

225 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,632 miles

225 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 29,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 19,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,604 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,568 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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Y684 CEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y684 CEY, 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 Y684 CEY registered?

Y684 CEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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