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Y688 MNF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,868 mi
Last recorded135,868 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 MNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 135,868 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,966 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 120,957 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Fail 20 Jul 2016 113,531 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,890 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

n/s/f tyre low on edge

n/s/r tyre low on edge

Fail 23 Jul 2015 106,833 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

n/s/f tyre low on edge

n/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 99,649 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 94,457 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre very low outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,869 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre very low on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 79,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,768 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 72,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre low and has splits

n/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edges

n/s/r just on limit

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back axle leaking oil

Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,207 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 56,207 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 May 2007 56,088 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 56,084 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 46,508 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 46,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 40,400 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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Y688 MNF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y688 MNF, 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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Y688 MNF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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