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X983 BBY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,010 mi
Last recorded74,010 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,386 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,135 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 64,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 45,683 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,433 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 42,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 39,609 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,392 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 36,486 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,728 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,511 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn & Lipped to Excess.Rear Pads Worn.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,366 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,988 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,947 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 18,927 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 17,938 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 15,991 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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X983 BBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X983 BBY, 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 X983 BBY registered?

X983 BBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X983 BBY safe to buy?

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