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Y168 XBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

187,250 mi
Last recorded187,250 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 187,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 183,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 175,634 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 165,673 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2021 165,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 157,078 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 152,700 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 145,815 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 143,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 135,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 125,153 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 119,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 98,393 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,946 miles

Nearside rear fog in-op

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 82,880 miles

chipped windscreen

engine cover + under trays fitted+plastic side sills

n/s front fog broken

o/s fog cracked

oil leak rear diff

Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,910 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

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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Y168 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y168 XBJ, 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 Y168 XBJ registered?

Y168 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y168 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y168 XBJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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