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Y809 OLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,545 mi
Last recorded115,545 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 115,545 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 115,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 112,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 112,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 104,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 101,302 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 101,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,788 miles

1/FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW 2/ FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EGDES

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,150 miles

1/ NAILS IN O/S/F + O/S/R TYRE TREAD 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,818 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,141 miles

1/ N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Fail 27 Jul 2010 78,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

1/ N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,580 miles

1/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,203 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,391 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND JUST LEGAL 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED 3/ REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW 4/ HANDBRAKE NOISEY

Pass 12 Aug 2006 49,699 miles

1/ N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGE 2/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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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Y809 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y809 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 Y809 OLH registered?

Y809 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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