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X762 YBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX762 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,427 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 127,417 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 125,599 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 121,234 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,234 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 119,491 miles

visit workshop sign?

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 115,538 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 113,568 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 113,266 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre has slight cuts on outter sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2008 110,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 105,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 96,206 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 96,206 miles

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

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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X762 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X762 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 X762 YBD registered?

X762 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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