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Y37 LBH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,096 mi
Last recorded142,096 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 LBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 142,096 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 135,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,568 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 129,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 122,765 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,558 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 115,345 miles

offside front wing liner insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2015 111,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 111,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 106,438 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 106,438 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 101,522 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 95,534 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 95,534 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 92,647 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,647 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,996 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,764 miles

left rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,758 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

left rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,879 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 49,460 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,460 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,915 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 LBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LBH, 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 LBH registered?

Y37 LBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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