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Y638 LBA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,823 mi
Last recorded50,823 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,823 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 35,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 31,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 22,635 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 23,635 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,500 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger loose but system supported

Fail 21 Mar 2018 23,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger loose but system supported

Pass 22 Mar 2017 22,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,286 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 17,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,130 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 10,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,995 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 6,136 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 5,091 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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Y638 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y638 LBA, 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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Y638 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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