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Y6 VRD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,260 mi
Last recorded50,260 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 VRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 50,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 46,733 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 45,443 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,330 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 44,330 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,300 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front + rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2021 44,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,105 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 42,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,921 miles

Rear both tyres walls and treads deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2016 40,627 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,021 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 37,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,908 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are cracking on the outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,386 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,301 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,739 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,836 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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Y6 VRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y6 VRD, 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 Y6 VRD registered?

Y6 VRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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