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Y377 BEC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,036 mi
Last recorded200,036 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY377 BEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 200,036 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 200,036 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 181,445 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 181,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 160,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 137,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 115,863 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 95,680 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 95,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,238 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 74,237 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,998 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 55,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 54,123 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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Y377 BEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y377 BEC, 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 Y377 BEC registered?

Y377 BEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y377 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y377 BEC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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