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Y711 YBH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,577 mi
Last recorded160,577 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 160,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle body has surface corrosion.

Fail 3 Aug 2019 160,524 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle body has surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 157,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 154,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 157,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 147,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 142,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 137,500 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 137,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 132,492 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 123,976 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 112,415 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 112,415 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 103,452 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 103,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 92,314 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 75,933 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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Y711 YBH 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 Y711 YBH, 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 Y711 YBH registered?

Y711 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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