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Y81 YGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,661 mi
Last recorded100,661 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 81,418 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 81,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,360 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 75,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,084 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,479 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 55,673 miles

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

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

O/S Indicator not fully illuminating

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bolt loose on inlet manifold

offside side repeater : 2 diodes not working

slight leak nearside output shaft seal

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bolt loose on inlet manifold

offside side repeater : 2 diodes not working

slight leak nearside output shaft seal

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,662 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 31,958 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,405 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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Y81 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y81 YGO, 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 Y81 YGO registered?

Y81 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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