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Y825 LBA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,798 mi
Last recorded111,798 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY825 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,798 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear on edges

head light lens starting to deteriorate

oil leaks from engine and rear axel

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear suspension arms and mountings starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension components,brake components wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 2 Aug 2019 111,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear on edges

head light lens starting to deteriorate

oil leaks from engine and rear axel

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear suspension arms and mountings starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension components,brake components wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,901 miles

center exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 1 Aug 2018 110,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

center exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,199 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 106,823 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine cover/under-trays

Fail 21 Jul 2016 106,819 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine cover/under-trays

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,713 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,240 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,462 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 68,889 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,512 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 63,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2008 58,660 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 May 2008 58,660 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,931 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,476 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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Y825 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y825 LBA, 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 Y825 LBA registered?

Y825 LBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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