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Y69 OJL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,373 mi
Last recorded103,373 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY69 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,169 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr & osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear componments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 103,169 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr & osr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear componments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 103,092 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,648 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,847 miles

Central exhaust mount broken but system is still secure

Nearside Front Outer slight wear on edge

Nearside Rear Outer slight wear on edge

Offside Front Inner slight wear on edge

Offside Rear Inner wear on edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,896 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 95,896 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,516 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,558 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 84,558 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,684 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 79,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,877 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 73,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,502 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 68,502 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,959 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,525 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,269 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 50,265 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,978 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,763 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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Y69 OJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 Y69 OJL, 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 Y69 OJL registered?

Y69 OJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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