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Y823 WOE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,183 mi
Last recorded121,183 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 WOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 121,183 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 121,167 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,353 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 98,227 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,446 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,429 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 69,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

WIPER BLADES POOR

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,265 miles

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

SMALL CUT N/S/R TYRE WALL

Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,371 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 23 Aug 2005 44,202 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 44,202 miles

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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Y823 WOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y823 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y823 WOE registered?

Y823 WOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y823 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y823 WOE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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