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Y521 FBR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,359 mi
Last recorded120,359 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 FBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,359 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 111,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Jan 2016 103,090 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 96,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

noise from offside rear brake

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,931 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,012 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,957 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 48,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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Y521 FBR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y521 FBR, 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 Y521 FBR registered?

Y521 FBR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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