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Y11 SMD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,776 mi
Last recorded156,776 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 SMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 156,776 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 152,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear differential ()

Fail 10 Dec 2016 152,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear differential ()

Wheel bolt(s) missing front and rear each wheel x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 147,069 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 2 Feb 2015 132,507 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 131,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 128,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 122,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 122,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 104,812 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 104,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 91,407 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,407 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,155 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 75,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,906 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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Y11 SMD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y11 SMD, 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 Y11 SMD registered?

Y11 SMD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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