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X398 YBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 82,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested Both NS and OS. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS and OS. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,075 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,947 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 67,020 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,629 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,629 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,067 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,013 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,096 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,941 miles

Diff Seals Leaking

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,409 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,514 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2008 41,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,550 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 36,593 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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X398 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 X398 YBD, 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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X398 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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