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Y82 XOF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,367 mi
Last recorded81,367 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 XOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,367 miles

Engine MIL on

Hand brake only just met requirements.

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Nov 2016 81,367 miles

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

Engine MIL on

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Dec 2015 78,447 miles

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

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)

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 78,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 63,966 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2012 60,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2011 57,318 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar link boots split

both front track control arm rubber boots split

nearside front tyre wearing on edge & perished 195 65 15 h

offside front indicator bulb starting to fade

oil low

play in offside steering tierod joint

rear tyres bald on inner edges badly perished & 1.4 mm useable tread left

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,318 miles

both front anti roll bar link boots split

both front track control arm rubber boots split

nearside front tyre wearing on edge & perished 195 65 15 h

offside front indicator bulb starting to fade

oil low

play in offside steering tierod joint

rear tyres bald on inner edges badly perished & 1.4 mm useable tread left

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 52,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2009 48,469 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 48,469 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 44,506 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 40,561 miles

B post vin no damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on ,emissions struggled

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,561 miles

B post vin no damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on ,emissions struggled

Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,262 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brakes slightly uneven

front no plate loose

Fail 21 Dec 2005 36,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brakes slightly uneven

front no plate loose

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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Y82 XOF 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 55%.

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 Y82 XOF, 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 Y82 XOF registered?

Y82 XOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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