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Y103 BPB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,362 mi
Last recorded149,362 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 BPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 149,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2023 122,081 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,245 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,240 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,066 miles

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 6 Mar 2020 68,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EPC light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,540 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 67,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,868 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 65,867 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,240 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 64,240 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,245 miles

both inner tie rods have slight play

o/s/front indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak evident

Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,245 miles

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

both inner tie rods have slight play

nail in n/s/rear tyre and tread is slightly cracked

o/s/front indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

oil leak evident

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,433 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,264 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,877 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor full of fluid

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,751 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 44,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,306 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 40,013 miles

stone damage front screen

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge

n/s/r tyre tread on depth warning markers

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,013 miles

n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge

n/s/r tyre tread on depth warning markers

stone damage front screen

Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,373 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 36,370 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre treads wearing on outer edges

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

stone damage front screen

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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Y103 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y103 BPB, 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 Y103 BPB registered?

Y103 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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