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Y213 LBH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,292 mi
Last recorded107,292 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 LBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 107,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,468 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside parking brake just passed.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 101,467 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake just passed.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 97,556 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,170 miles

under guard fitted many component cannot be seen therefore not checked

Fail 24 Mar 2015 95,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under guard fitted many component cannot be seen therefore not checked

Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,438 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,266 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 59,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 51,719 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Feb 2008 45,505 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,126 miles

both front lower arm bushes split

front brake discs heavily lipped

nearside rear tyre low on tread

some movement in both front wheel bearings

some movement in front antiroll bar drop links

Pass 25 Feb 2006 35,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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Y213 LBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y213 LBH, 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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Y213 LBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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