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Y728 OLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,445 mi
Last recorded91,445 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 91,445 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corroded areas on all 4 doors both font wings and rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 71,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,757 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 61,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,769 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,041 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 46,041 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,000 miles

Front metal brake pipes rusted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust middle section support bracket broken

Front suspension, front lower arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

Rear tyres worn to 3mm and aged (7yrs)

Service reminder active

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 36,000 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust middle section support bracket broken

Front metal brake pipes rusted

Front suspension, front lower arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

Rear tyres worn to 3mm and aged (7yrs)

Service reminder active

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,512 miles

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

o/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,054 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,728 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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Y728 OLH 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 80%.

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 Y728 OLH, 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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Y728 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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