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Y699 BKV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,220 mi
Last recorded152,220 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,220 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2020 78,014 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,353 miles

under body/engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2018 75,996 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 75,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 75,983 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2017 75,983 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 73,919 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body/suspension/engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,830 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 71,828 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 708,619 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,506 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,490 miles

could not fully test rear seat belts due to rear seat being down

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,361 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 51,361 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,346 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,185 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 34,893 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y699 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y699 BKV, 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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Y699 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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