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Y151 BSL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 BSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,296 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 109,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,746 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,785 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 91,785 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 87,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2015 87,295 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 76,770 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,165 miles

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 30 Apr 2011 65,653 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 60,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 60,657 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,671 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 47,671 miles

Nearside Ball joint repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,569 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 4 May 2006 35,013 miles

front brake discs lipped

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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Y151 BSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y151 BSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y151 BSL registered?

Y151 BSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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