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Y686 ONP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,329 mi
Last recorded106,329 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 ONP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 106,329 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2020 98,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,901 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside front steering rack gaiter has duct tape applied to the gaiter. no leaks detected when lock to lock tested

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

vehicle had undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 81,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside front steering rack gaiter has duct tape applied to the gaiter. no leaks detected when lock to lock tested

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

vehicle had undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,180 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,772 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,111 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,687 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,487 miles

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

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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Y686 ONP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y686 ONP, 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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Y686 ONP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y686 ONP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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