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Y276 BKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,791 mi
Last recorded87,791 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 BKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,059 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 121,888 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 71,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,003 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 49,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 39,352 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s & o/s front trust arm bushes perishing

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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Y276 BKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y276 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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What year was Y276 BKK registered?

Y276 BKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y276 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y276 BKK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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