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Y18 FFB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,104 mi
Last recorded46,104 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 FFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 46,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 41,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 36,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 32,194 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 27,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 24,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 22,741 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,753 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,003 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 16,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,290 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 6,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 5,455 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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Y18 FFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 Y18 FFB, 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 Y18 FFB registered?

Y18 FFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y18 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 FFB 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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