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Y383 YBM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,653 mi
Last recorded88,653 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 YBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,653 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 81,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,664 miles

EML LIGHT ON

ESP LIGHT ON

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,017 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 57,863 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,456 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 46,917 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,798 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,045 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 22,991 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,449 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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Y383 YBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y383 YBM, 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 Y383 YBM registered?

Y383 YBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y383 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y383 YBM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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