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Y794 OLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,868 mi
Last recorded151,868 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 151,868 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine man light on

Fail 28 Jul 2015 142,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

check engine lamp on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 142,776 miles

check engine lamp on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 134,264 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 134,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,103 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 125,103 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 119,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 110,369 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 103,314 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 103,311 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,414 miles

rear exhaust bracket missing,but system still secure

Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,354 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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Y794 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y794 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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What year was Y794 OLH registered?

Y794 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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