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Y803 XOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,424 mi
Last recorded156,424 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 XOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2020 156,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 145,681 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 145,300 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 141,148 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 141,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 138,051 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 134,005 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 129,037 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 123,130 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 117,158 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 112,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 104,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 97,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 88,833 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,978 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 73,572 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,370 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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Y803 XOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y803 XOJ, 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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Y803 XOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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