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Y652 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY652 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 100,379 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 86,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,332 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 63,346 miles

brake pipes to rear flexes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system support brackets getting corroded

front and rear pads half worn

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2007 63,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes to rear flexes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system support brackets getting corroded

front and rear pads half worn

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,201 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

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 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DBV, 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 Y652 DBV registered?

Y652 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y652 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y652 DBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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