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Y513 BWN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,075 mi
Last recorded98,075 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY513 BWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,075 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 75,853 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 75,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,504 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 59,504 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 48,832 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 36,649 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 31,302 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 25,259 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 25,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,377 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,507 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,712 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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Y513 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y513 BWN, 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 Y513 BWN registered?

Y513 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y513 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y513 BWN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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