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Y637 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,570 mi
Last recorded61,570 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 61,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 60,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak (rear diff)

under tray loose not likely to fall off

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 60,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak (rear diff)

under tray loose not likely to fall off

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 58,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 58,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,964 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 56,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 56,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,479 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 55,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2020 54,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 52,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 50,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,549 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 49,549 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,899 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,400 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,400 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,855 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,921 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,536 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,479 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,352 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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Y637 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y637 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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Y637 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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