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Y808 WOE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,822 mi
Last recorded134,822 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 WOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 134,822 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly from outer edges

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear wheel arches rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 May 2021 134,822 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly from outer edges

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear wheel arches rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2020 126,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 112,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in

Pass 10 May 2017 84,025 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 84,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (ball joint facing down) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (ball joint facing down ) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 71,758 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 59,584 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 49,461 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,394 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 37,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 37,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,287 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,966 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 17,315 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,471 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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Y808 WOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y808 WOE, 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 Y808 WOE registered?

Y808 WOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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