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Y296 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,328 mi
Last recorded146,328 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 146,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 146,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 137,929 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 137,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 126,592 miles

engine cover under tray and covers over outer sills fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 126,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover under tray and covers over outer sills fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 106,399 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover for washer bottle missing

covers over outer sills

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 106,399 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover for washer bottle missing

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

covers over outer sills

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,276 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 93,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,423 miles

Offside door mirror poor

Service light on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,452 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,147 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 47,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,505 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,451 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,378 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 30,081 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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Y296 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y296 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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Y296 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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