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Y687 YBT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,233 mi
Last recorded113,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 YBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 113,233 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2013 101,148 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2012 92,714 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 92,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake flexi hose locating rubber not fitted correctly.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 78,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake flexi hose locating rubber not fitted correctly.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,383 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,383 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,999 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,595 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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Y687 YBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y687 YBT, 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 Y687 YBT registered?

Y687 YBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y687 YBT safe to buy?

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