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Y645 LBA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,958 mi
Last recorded89,958 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY645 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 89,958 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,311 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,187 miles

Engine cover / under covers fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,396 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,423 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 65,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 60,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,631 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,948 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 48,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,633 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 33,594 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,594 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 26,754 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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Y645 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y645 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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What year was Y645 LBA registered?

Y645 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y645 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y645 LBA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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