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Y268 BKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,715 mi
Last recorded126,715 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 BKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 225/45 x 17 91 y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 119,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 225/45 x 17 91 y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 115,701 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,701 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 109,135 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 109,135 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 108,988 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,258 miles

damage to nearside rear wheel arch no rubbing found during test

Fail 24 Oct 2011 102,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

damage to nearside rear wheel arch no rubbing found during test

Pass 9 May 2011 99,523 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge poss tracking problem and cut in sidewall

Pass 11 May 2010 92,315 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

play in offside front steering arm/rack

Pass 28 May 2009 85,394 miles

centre rear seat belt not releasing

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

play in offside front steering arm/rack

Fail 28 May 2009 85,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear seat belt not releasing

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

play in offside front steering arm/rack

Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,640 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside door mirror security

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in offside front steering arm/rack

Pass 4 May 2007 73,061 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 73,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,398 miles

n/s/f tyre worn down to an average of 2.5 mm on its outer edge †parking brake release lever/spring needs attention

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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Y268 BKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y268 BKK, 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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Y268 BKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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