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Y68 BLA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,522 mi
Last recorded101,522 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 BLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 101,522 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust corroded

drivers seat worn

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust corroded

drivers seat worn

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 94,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mountings and brackets (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable inner rack joint (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,423 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,176 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,823 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 66,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 65,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

HANGER ON MID TO BACK BOX SNAPPED BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

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

OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFF

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 63,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on rear differential

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 10 May 2012 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on rear differential

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2011 61,041 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaks on rear differential

slight wear on front brake discs

underbody trays fitted unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully.

Pass 21 May 2010 58,148 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 May 2009 54,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 54,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 50,581 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 45,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 45,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 40,640 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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Y68 BLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y68 BLA, 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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Y68 BLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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