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Y81 VBL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 VBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,446 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 81,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,020 miles

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

rear number plate backing starting to lift

service light on (over by 350 days)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 79,011 miles

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

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

rear number plate backing starting to lift

service light on (over by 350 days)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 58,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,470 miles

n/s front tyre worn on the outer tread area

Fail 22 Jun 2006 55,454 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on the outer tread area

Pass 15 Jul 2005 49,560 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer tred area

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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Y81 VBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y81 VBL, 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 Y81 VBL registered?

Y81 VBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y81 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 VBL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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