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Y717 BPB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,526 mi
Last recorded182,526 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 BPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2019 182,526 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 171,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 155,239 miles

Offside lower ball joint boot cracking

crack at top of screen

Pass 29 Jun 2015 144,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only 1 side of both washer jets working

Pass 25 Jun 2014 135,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 122,885 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 6 Mar 2012 106,874 miles

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

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 21 Mar 2011 101,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 95,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 53,366 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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Y717 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y717 BPB, 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 Y717 BPB registered?

Y717 BPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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