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Y652 BBC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,719 mi
Last recorded85,719 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY652 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,719 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 85,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,428 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,943 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2020 79,933 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,050 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,581 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 73,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,416 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,803 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,657 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,725 miles

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

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 7 Aug 2009 43,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,768 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,735 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 21,591 miles

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

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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Y652 BBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y652 BBC, 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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Y652 BBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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