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Y72 YMO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,976 mi
Last recorded119,976 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 YMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 119,976 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,303 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 112,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,974 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 104,067 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 101,192 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 101,192 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,670 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,537 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,833 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,890 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 70,890 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,613 miles

offside ball joint rubber split

slight play in offside of rack

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,775 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,194 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside door mirror glass has de-polarized but not adversly affecting view to the rear

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,325 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y72 YMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y72 YMO, 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 Y72 YMO registered?

Y72 YMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y72 YMO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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