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Y832 ACW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

247,658 mi
Last recorded247,658 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 247,658 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and rear - ( d / u bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush - ( always change in pairs ) (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer wipers worn

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and rear - Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn all worn front and rear (2.5.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot pedal 18 clicks (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 153,504 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush all rear bushes mountings links rods (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ( no problem no wires visible ) ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front nearside and offside - both - (always change suspension parts / components in pairs) (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ( air fresheners ) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint always change suspension parts / components in pairs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view ( replacement or appropriate repair required ) (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ( heavy ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( foot pedal parking brake ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside - both -(always change suspension parts / components in pairs) (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + pads required soon ( near limit ) (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread ( required soon ) (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ( low air pressure + thread worn - limit ) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate EML - SRS - ABS - TRACTION/PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS UP FOR APPROX 2 MINUTES ( IN BRAKE ROLLER EFFORT MACHINE - NO WARNING LIGHTS ON ) (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 153,504 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush all rear bushes mountings links rods (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ( no problem no wires visible ) ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front nearside and offside - both - (always change suspension parts / components in pairs) (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ( air fresheners ) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint always change suspension parts / components in pairs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view ( replacement or appropriate repair required ) (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ( heavy ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( foot pedal parking brake ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside - both -(always change suspension parts / components in pairs) (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + pads required soon ( near limit ) (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread ( required soon ) (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ( low air pressure + thread worn - limit ) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate EML - SRS - ABS - TRACTION/PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS UP FOR APPROX 2 MINUTES ( IN BRAKE ROLLER EFFORT MACHINE - NO WARNING LIGHTS ON ) (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 151,235 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUTS ON SIDE WALL BUT DOES NOT EXPOSE CORDS

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

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON INNER SIDE WALL

Oil leak

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Fail 16 Aug 2014 149,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 149,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 145,118 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Jul 2012 140,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 136,859 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 136,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 120,012 miles

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

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT COIL SPRINGS DUE TO ACESS .

Pass 1 Jun 2009 118,886 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 118,665 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 94,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 94,298 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 73,308 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 73,308 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 51,244 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 51,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underfloor covers fitted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted

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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Y832 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y832 ACW, 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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Y832 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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