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Y727 OJA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,073 mi
Last recorded141,073 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 OJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 141,073 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

accident damage to bonnet bonnet catch possibly not enagaging

Fail 28 Dec 2017 141,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

accident damage to bonnet bonnet catch possibly not enagaging

Pass 30 Dec 2016 137,631 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside headlamp deteriorated, beam image poor

Pass 27 Oct 2015 130,184 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre uneven wear

Fail 3 Oct 2014 116,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,476 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 103,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,267 miles

E.M light on at time of test

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on limit

slighgt play in front anti roll bar rubber mountings

Fail 1 Oct 2012 91,267 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M light on at time of test

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on limit

slighgt play in front anti roll bar rubber mountings

Pass 3 Sep 2011 76,782 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,001 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,374 miles

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 30 Jul 2009 52,229 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,388 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,804 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,398 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 37,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 30,811 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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Y727 OJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y727 OJA, 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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Y727 OJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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