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Y133 CPB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 138,285 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S AND O/S INNER STEERING ARM JOINTS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,250 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT SPLITS

INNER STEERING JOINTS AND STEERING BOX HAVE PLAY

O/S FRONT INDICATOR HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

Fail 24 Nov 2017 129,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ALL BRAKE HOSES PERISHING

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT SPLITS

INNER STEERING JOINTS AND STEERING BOX HAVE PLAY

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW ..........EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

O/S FRONT INDICATOR HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODED

Pass 1 Dec 2016 119,748 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT SPLITS

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT INDICATOR HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT INNER STEERING JOINT

Fail 22 Nov 2016 119,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT SPLITS

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

O/S FRONT INDICATOR HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT INNER STEERING JOINT

Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,333 miles

rear coil springs corroded

o/s front indicator unit has temporary repair

Fail 9 Nov 2015 110,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low

o/s front indicator unit has temporary repair

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 101,930 miles

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

N/S FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT INNER STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S RAER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Fail 22 Nov 2014 101,930 miles

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

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

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

N/S FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT INNER STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S RAER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,071 miles

both rear tyres low ....early rectification advised

inner front brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre low on edges

o/s front wheel bearing has play

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Fail 27 Nov 2013 91,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres low ....early rectification advised

inner front brake pads getting low

o/s front tyre low on edges

o/s front wheel bearing has play

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Pass 28 Nov 2012 80,087 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS SURFACES CORRODING

BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

N/S SIDE REPEATER LOOSE

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 28 Nov 2012 80,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS SURFACES CORRODING

BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODED

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

N/S SIDE REPEATER LOOSE

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,692 miles

N/S REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 21 Nov 2011 68,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

BRAKE FLUID BECOMING LOW

N/S REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,099 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 59,099 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,803 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 54,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,789 miles

windscreen scored

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Y133 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y133 CPB, 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 Y133 CPB registered?

Y133 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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