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Y676 BJT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,188 mi
Last recorded73,188 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY676 BJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 73,188 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 52,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,015 miles

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split but filled with grease

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,125 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 40,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,688 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,346 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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Y676 BJT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y676 BJT, 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 Y676 BJT registered?

Y676 BJT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y676 BJT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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