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Y598 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,427 mi
Last recorded114,427 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 114,427 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 105,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 97,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side's (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 97,997 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side's (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 97,822 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,142 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on

Fail 9 Mar 2013 90,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,005 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,887 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,245 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 67,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,961 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 50,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,940 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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Y598 DBV 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 75%.

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 Y598 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 Y598 DBV registered?

Y598 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y598 DBV safe to buy?

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