MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
SRS warning light indicte fault in system.
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SRS warning light indicte fault in system.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SRS Warning lamp stays illuminated.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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Y385 VBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 Y385 VBJ, 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 Y385 VBJ registered?
Y385 VBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.
Is Y385 VBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y385 VBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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