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Y146 BLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,304 mi
Last recorded12,304 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 BLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 12,304 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 119,356 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 119,356 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 94,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,615 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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Y146 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y146 BLB, 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 Y146 BLB registered?

Y146 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y146 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y146 BLB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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