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Y665 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,422 mi
Last recorded127,422 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 127,422 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 127,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 97,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 89,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,942 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 75,576 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 72,508 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 72,315 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,949 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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Y665 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y665 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 Y665 DBV registered?

Y665 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y665 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y665 DBV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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