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Y42 LBN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,484 mi
Last recorded64,484 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 LBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,484 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear damage to vehicle

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch side skirts fitted to vehicle maybe corrosion undetected (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak transmission ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted to vehicle unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes and fuel lines

Fail 8 Feb 2018 64,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear damage to vehicle

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch side skirts fitted to vehicle maybe corrosion undetected (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak transmission ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted to vehicle unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,330 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,007 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 47,007 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2016 46,814 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,330 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 6 Feb 2015 40,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

gearbox leaking oil

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,768 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,993 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,734 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,467 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,524 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,970 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 22,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,258 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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Y42 LBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y42 LBN, 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 Y42 LBN registered?

Y42 LBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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