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995 YYB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration995 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 97,764 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,689 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,901 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 87,901 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 83,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 82,527 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 82,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 79,706 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 72,708 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 68,592 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 64,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 61,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 56,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,343 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 47,748 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,664 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,087 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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995 YYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 995 YYB, 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 995 YYB registered?

995 YYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is 995 YYB safe to buy?

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