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S5 DYM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 82,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 55,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 42,893 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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S5 DYM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S5 DYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 DYM registered?

S5 DYM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is S5 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 DYM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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