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Y593 BEC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,544 mi
Last recorded152,544 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 BEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 152,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 148,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 143,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 139,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 139,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 137,113 miles

All 4 wheel archs badly rusting

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 131,993 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2016 131,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 125,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 125,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2014 117,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 108,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 98,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on front bumper

Pass 9 May 2011 88,412 miles

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

n/s/f door checkstrap loose

Pass 6 May 2010 78,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,630 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 72,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 63,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 55,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING THIN

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 8 May 2006 47,415 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 47,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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Y593 BEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y593 BEC, 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 Y593 BEC registered?

Y593 BEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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