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SV52 XYE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,533 mi
Last recorded90,533 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 XYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,533 miles

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

headlight beam images poor

Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

headlight beam images poor

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,738 miles

unable to open boot inspection carried out from inside vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2014 69,726 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to open boot inspection carried out from inside vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 56,503 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,379 miles

esp light on at dash

front brake pipes getting corroded

front brakes just pass mot on brake balance

service reminder on at dash overdue

Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,379 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

esp light on at dash

front brake pipes getting corroded

front brakes just pass mot on brake balance

service reminder on at dash overdue

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2010 47,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,611 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 42,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,376 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,511 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 28,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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SV52 XYE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV52 XYE, 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 SV52 XYE registered?

SV52 XYE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SV52 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 XYE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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