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Y196 CBA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,131 mi
Last recorded169,131 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 CBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 169,131 miles

diff leaking

front brake pipes starting to rust

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

play in o/s/f inner rack joint

play in rear link rods

slight play in n/s/r lower rose joint

Fail 4 Nov 2013 169,131 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

diff leaking

front brake pipes starting to rust

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

play in o/s/f inner rack joint

play in rear link rods

slight play in n/s/r lower rose joint

Pass 27 Nov 2012 159,926 miles

SRS light on dash

both front arm bottom ball joint covers poor

diff leak

exhaust centre clamp loose

n/s/f tyre bald on inside

play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 28 Nov 2011 151,115 miles

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

esp & srs light on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2010 142,680 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 128,509 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 28 Sep 2009 128,509 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Sep 2008 116,626 miles

Nearside screen damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2007 99,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 99,252 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 83,554 miles

both rear tyres only 2mm tread depth left nearside front tyre inside edge worn down.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 63,329 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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Y196 CBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y196 CBA, 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 Y196 CBA registered?

Y196 CBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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