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Y771 DBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,477 mi
Last recorded171,477 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 171,477 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 166,845 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 166,845 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 159,506 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre rear seat belt doesnt pull out

Pass 3 Dec 2012 153,294 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 148,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak at offside front - suspect intercooler/pipes leaking (engine undertray prevents a more detailed inspection)

rear screen wash not working

Pass 8 Dec 2011 148,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak at offside front - suspect intercooler/pipes leaking (engine undertray prevents a more detailed inspection)

rear screen wash not working

Pass 10 Dec 2010 141,221 miles

rear wiper blade u/s

inner faces of discs rusty

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 132,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 114,955 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 98,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2006 87,580 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 76,572 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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Y771 DBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y771 DBD, 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 Y771 DBD registered?

Y771 DBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y771 DBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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