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Y232 BOC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,495 mi
Last recorded187,495 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 BOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 187,495 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 170,541 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 170,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 156,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 May 2014 88,428 miles

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

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 7 May 2013 80,532 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 80,532 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 71,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 65,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 60,569 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 60,380 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 53,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 47,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 40,308 miles

Both rear tyres are getting near to their tread depth wear indicators.

Pass 27 May 2006 34,404 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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Y232 BOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y232 BOC, 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 Y232 BOC registered?

Y232 BOC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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