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Y696 HNP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 HNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2021 131,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified cat been cut open (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 127,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 120,622 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 120,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 113,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2018 113,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 104,728 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 104,723 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,166 miles

Front both front anti roll bar links ball joints worn

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,192 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 88,188 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,351 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Oct 2009 72,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,160 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,091 miles

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

slight play in steering offside

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,198 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 65,198 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,977 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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Y696 HNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y696 HNP, 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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Y696 HNP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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