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Y763 CBA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,021 mi
Last recorded76,021 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY763 CBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,021 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt starting to wear

play in offside front arm bush

Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,505 miles

Advise corrosion on underside of body at rear

Front brake discs worn

NSF tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,853 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,799 miles

Nearside 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)

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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Y763 CBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y763 CBA, 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 Y763 CBA registered?

Y763 CBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y763 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y763 CBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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