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Y623 BBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,460 mi
Last recorded99,460 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY623 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,460 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,186 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 95,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,251 miles

Fast idle emissions lambda close to limits 1.029 (limit 1.03)

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

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

nearside stop light operation requires monitoring

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,252 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,840 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 60,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,736 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 53,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,391 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 47,391 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 39,197 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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Y623 BBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y623 BBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y623 BBV?

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What year was Y623 BBV registered?

Y623 BBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y623 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y623 BBV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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