2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · Y963 BPA
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 26,922 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y963 BPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 26,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y963 BPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (Y963 BPA) between June 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Y963 BPA Mileage History
- 28/06/202223,901 mi
- 28/06/202324,670 mi+769 mi
- 02/07/202426,096 mi+1,426 mi
- 17/06/202526,584 mi+488 mi
- 28/08/202626,922 mi+338 mi
Average of roughly 725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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