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Y154 BLA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,743 mi
Last recorded138,743 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 138,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears on legal limits (4.1.E.1)

both sides wipers in poor condition

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 133,819 miles

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

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

noise from brakes

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 28 May 2015 133,819 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

noise from brakes

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,107 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 126,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,091 miles

some damage to swept areas of windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2013 120,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some damage to swept areas of windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,280 miles

o/s/r indicator colour faded.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,020 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 102,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine man light lit

o/s/f radius arm ball joint cover adrift.

some wear play in o/s/f t/rod inner joint.

Pass 21 May 2010 92,898 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 92,897 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 84,188 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

refit n/s/f radius arm ball joint boot correctly.

Pass 12 May 2008 76,000 miles

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

oil leaking from rear diff assy.

Fail 12 May 2008 75,999 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaking from rear diff assy.

Pass 14 May 2007 65,054 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 65,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 54,572 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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Y154 BLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y154 BLA, 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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Y154 BLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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