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Y7 OCO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,918 mi
Last recorded62,918 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 OCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 62,918 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,500 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 61,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 58,935 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,233 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,777 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,654 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,598 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,466 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,081 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,978 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,109 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 18,441 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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Y7 OCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y7 OCO, 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 Y7 OCO registered?

Y7 OCO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y7 OCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 OCO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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