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Y577 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,009 mi
Last recorded160,009 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY577 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 160,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 147,858 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 139,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 133,209 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 125,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 125,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 111,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 109,040 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 103,988 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,970 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 90,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 73,684 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,436 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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Y577 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y577 DBV, 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 Y577 DBV registered?

Y577 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y577 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y577 DBV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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