CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y645 DBA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,851 mi
Last recorded89,851 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY645 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,851 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,716 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,929 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2011 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2010 78,382 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 78,339 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,292 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 67,292 miles

Centre Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front 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 16 Oct 2006 59,699 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 59,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 40,900 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 40,652 miles

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

bonnet open warning light permanently on - bonnet secure. †

near side front tyre has loose rubber on sidewall, no cords exposed. †

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y645 DBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y645 DBA, 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 Y645 DBA?

You can check the full history of Y645 DBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y645 DBA registered?

Y645 DBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y645 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y645 DBA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y645 DBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y645 DBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.