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Y819 OLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,499 mi
Last recorded132,499 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 132,499 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 132,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,732 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 112,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 106,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,290 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 101,290 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 91,591 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 8 Dec 2009 91,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,509 miles

srs warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,582 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 48,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 40,998 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 40,998 miles

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

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

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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Y819 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y819 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 Y819 OLH registered?

Y819 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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