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Y104 XBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,686 mi
Last recorded128,686 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 128,686 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 128,686 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 126,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 121,530 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 114,422 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 114,422 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 108,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 108,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 105,083 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 21 May 2012 97,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 74,984 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,983 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,555 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 53,107 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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Y104 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y104 XBJ, 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 Y104 XBJ registered?

Y104 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y104 XBJ safe to buy?

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