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Y468 YBH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,119 mi
Last recorded162,119 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 162,119 miles

oil leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2018 162,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

oil leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2017 147,399 miles

Oil leak engine bay ()

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

nearside steering arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 21 Feb 2017 147,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear lower arm (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine bay ()

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

nearside steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2016 132,024 miles

lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 23 Feb 2016 132,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

lamp slightly discoloured

n/s/f door mirror glass missing.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 119,261 miles

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

parking brake lot travel

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,123 miles

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

play in nearside front suspension arm bush

Pass 3 Aug 2012 94,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,162 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre has slight cut's on the outer wall

Pass 31 Jul 2010 72,914 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,021 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y468 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 Y468 YBH, 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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Y468 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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