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Y54 BNH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

160,080 mi
Last recorded160,080 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 BNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 160,080 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 156,441 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 156,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 152,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,504 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 146,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 138,313 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 138,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 131,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 123,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 115,093 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 115,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,931 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 107,931 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,073 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 103,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 99,849 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,023 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 97,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,353 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 89,255 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,255 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 84,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 84,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 77,343 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 77,323 miles

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

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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Y54 BNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y54 BNH, 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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Y54 BNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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