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Y702 BKV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,986 mi
Last recorded95,986 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 95,986 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

e m l lamp staying on

Fail 3 Nov 2021 95,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

e m l lamp staying on

Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake discs allround corrodedpitted

eml staying on

eml staying on

Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on suspension

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 88,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on suspension

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,710 miles

Engine Light On

Nearside Rear Lens Damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,325 miles

All brake discs corroded and worn

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 87,325 miles

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

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

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

All brake discs corroded and worn

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,968 miles

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Rear suspension corroded

Exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 85,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 81,759 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,113 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 76,113 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,061 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2011 72,061 miles

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

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,807 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jun 2010 66,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2009 61,073 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2008 56,210 miles

UNABLE TO SEE FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 1 May 2007 50,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,126 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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Y702 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y702 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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What year was Y702 BKV registered?

Y702 BKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y702 BKV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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