2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · Y702 BKV
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 95,986 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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Y702 BKV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2021
- 95,986 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.
Y702 BKV 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 (Y702 BKV) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y702 BKV Mileage History
- 03/11/202195,985 mi
- 10/11/202195,986 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 52 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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