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Y466 BLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,144 mi
Last recorded112,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 BLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 112,144 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 107,630 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 103,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,052 miles

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

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

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,491 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 89,491 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,482 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 49,004 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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Y466 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y466 BLB, 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 Y466 BLB registered?

Y466 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y466 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y466 BLB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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