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Y114 BNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,560 mi
Last recorded201,560 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY114 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 201,560 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 201,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 187,586 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in screen

nsf osf suspension ball joints play

nsr osr metal brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre low tread

Fail 17 Apr 2019 187,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in screen

nsf osf suspension ball joints play

nsr osr metal brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre low tread

Pass 13 Apr 2018 175,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 163,499 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 163,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 154,645 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 145,743 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 138,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2014 138,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,109 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

centre exhaust clamp

parking brake mechanism doesnt fully return but doesnt bind

Fail 2 Apr 2013 125,968 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust clamp

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

parking brake mechanism doesnt fully return but doesnt bind

Pass 3 Apr 2012 122,926 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 122,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 101,444 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 101,351 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 90,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 83,134 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 77,193 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 70,654 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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Y114 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y114 BNV, 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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Y114 BNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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