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Y451 YBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,985 mi
Last recorded11,985 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 11,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 11,957 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside components showing corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 11,615 miles

Engine warning lamp on

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,284 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2018 11,062 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 10,833 miles

both front tyres cracking

engine light on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 10,564 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 10,236 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 30 Jun 2014 9,781 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,409 miles

engine light on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,919 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 8,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 8,771 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,714 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 8,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 8,292 miles

ALL tyres cracking on edges and in between tread

Fail 13 May 2008 8,292 miles

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

ALL tyres cracking on edges and in between tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 7,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 7,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 6,717 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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Y451 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y451 YBD, 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 Y451 YBD registered?

Y451 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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