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Y422 CPB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,187 mi
Last recorded85,187 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 85,187 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 85,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 83,906 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 82,847 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 82,847 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 80,919 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,508 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,801 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,626 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 73,626 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,410 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,727 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,136 miles

Front anti roll bar has slight side to side movement.

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit outer edge cracking damage no cord. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint facing down (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre very slightly wearing on edge's.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 68,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front anti roll bar has slight side to side movement.

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit outer edge cracking damage no cord. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint facing down (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre very slightly wearing on edge's.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,516 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,343 miles

N/S/F tyre wall cuts

O/S/R tyre slight cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,164 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,509 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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Y422 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y422 CPB, 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 Y422 CPB registered?

Y422 CPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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