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Y603 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,568 mi
Last recorded72,568 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 72,568 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2025 69,025 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2025 69,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 66,619 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,595 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2022 60,488 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,353 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 55,130 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 55,130 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,117 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 45,307 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,233 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,876 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,284 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 30,279 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,929 miles

wear in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,833 miles

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

slight play in steering rack end

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,896 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,100 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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Y603 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y603 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 Y603 DBV registered?

Y603 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y603 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y603 DBV shows 24 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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