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Y787 VLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,998 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 78,515 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 78,515 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,451 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 76,710 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,421 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rears corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front steering arms have slight movement

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion under vehicle to suspension & steering components, not excessive

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Fail 2 Oct 2020 76,421 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rears corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front steering arms have slight movement

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion under vehicle to suspension & steering components, not excessive

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,085 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 76,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,019 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 74,010 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 70,603 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 69,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 68,224 miles

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 53,256 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 53,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,784 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 43,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y787 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y787 VLK, 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 Y787 VLK registered?

Y787 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y787 VLK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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