2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · Y848 ACV
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2001. Recorded mileage 61,069 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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Y848 ACV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2022
- 61,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y848 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (Y848 ACV) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y848 ACV Mileage History
- 27/05/202261,069 mi
- 27/05/202261,069 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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