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Y284 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,814 mi
Last recorded101,814 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,947 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 94,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly bald

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 81,725 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear brake disc badly pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 62,927 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 59,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 59,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,029 miles

Grinding noise during R.B.T. from both rear park brakes when tested

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Very strong smell of fuel from engine bay area but not leak found NOTE:Full engine covers fitted to upper and lower of engine full inspection cannot be carried out

Fail 7 Mar 2008 51,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

NOTE: engine has full covers over top and bottom of engine

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside side repeater has two bulbs not working

Strong smell of fuel from engine bay area during test but no leak found recommend full system check

Warning light coming no but no fault found with any lights during test!!!!

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,001 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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Y284 DBV 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 Y284 DBV, 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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Y284 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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