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Y37 BLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,640 mi
Last recorded112,640 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 BLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,640 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 112,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 122,565 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear outter floor to sills corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,752 miles

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))

n/s & o/s headlamps slightly poor immage

rear outer floors to sills light corosion

under covers & sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 106,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

n/s & o/s headlamps slightly poor immage

under covers & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 99,826 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 99,826 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,608 miles

steering joints slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,753 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 87,753 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,372 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,372 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,469 miles

ns/os front tyre walls slightly perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2011 79,469 miles

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

ns/os front tyre walls slightly perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,593 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,580 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 72,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,304 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 68,048 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,483 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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Y37 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y37 BLB, 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 Y37 BLB registered?

Y37 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y37 BLB safe to buy?

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