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X437 YBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,056 mi
Last recorded114,056 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX437 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,056 miles

underbody and all suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 114,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

underbody and all suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 113,763 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody correded

Fail 10 May 2018 113,761 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody correded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,778 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 112,778 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,551 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 103,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 100,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,067 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 91,311 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 91,350 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,424 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 86,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,131 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 73,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 67,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 65,003 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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X437 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X437 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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What year was X437 YBD registered?

X437 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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