2001 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · Y221 EWL
2001 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2001. Recorded mileage 138,292 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/03/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2148cc
Y221 EWL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2016
- 138,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y221 EWL Mileage History
- 18/07/200570,873 mi
- 18/07/200679,124 mi+8,251 mi
- 18/07/200789,725 mi+10,601 mi
- 14/07/200897,783 mi+8,058 mi
- 14/07/200897,783 mi
- 17/07/2009106,474 mi+8,691 mi
- 23/07/2009106,474 mi
- 23/07/2010115,263 mi+8,789 mi
- 18/07/2011121,726 mi+6,463 mi
- 14/07/2012126,055 mi+4,329 mi
- 19/07/2012126,121 mi+66 mi
- 16/07/2013130,018 mi+3,897 mi
- 19/07/2014133,909 mi+3,891 mi
- 10/07/2015136,393 mi+2,484 mi
- 27/07/2016138,292 mi+1,899 mi
Average of roughly 6,115 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Y221 EWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes C (Y221 EWL) between July 2005 and July 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”.
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