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Y649 BPA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,860 mi
Last recorded89,860 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 BPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,860 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,754 miles

Front brake disc's pitting

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,744 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,764 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,866 miles

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,095 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,908 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear view mirror deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,020 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,257 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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Y649 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y649 BPA, 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 Y649 BPA registered?

Y649 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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