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Y412 BPB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,127 mi
Last recorded109,127 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 BPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,560 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 102,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 87,286 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,933 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 83,933 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,786 miles

front discs ridged and worn

offside side repeater lens broken

stone chip windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,999 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges and outer sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre near to limit

offside rear tyre near to limit

outer sills covered

tyre size: front 225/45r17'w' rear 245/40r17'w'

Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,727 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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Y412 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y412 BPB, 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 Y412 BPB registered?

Y412 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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