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Y127 BPB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,493 mi
Last recorded100,493 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 BPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 100,493 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 100,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,568 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Steering wheel cannot be adjusted upwards or downwards using the switch from driver's position.

Fail 7 Aug 2018 99,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management warning lamp (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear excessively tinted and deteriorated. (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Steering wheel cannot be adjusted upwards or downwards using the switch from driver's position.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,458 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 98,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 94,542 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 94,541 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,834 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,800 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 64,081 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,703 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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Y127 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y127 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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Y127 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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