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Y163 MVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 MVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 111,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,262 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 84,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,753 miles

E M Light on

Exhaust Bracket broken

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,337 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,235 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,045 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 2 Mar 2012 39,777 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,799 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,413 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,956 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,509 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 19,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,483 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,767 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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Y163 MVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y163 MVV, 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 Y163 MVV registered?

Y163 MVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y163 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 MVV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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