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Y128 SBN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,070 mi
Last recorded66,070 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 SBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 66,070 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 65,591 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2022 64,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 57,942 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 56,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 53,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 50,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 48,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 44,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 41,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 41,380 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Fog light out

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 27,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Fog lamp out

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,610 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,060 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 16,060 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2010 15,480 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 15,480 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,540 miles

nsr tyre outter side wall perrishing, no buldges or canvas showing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,680 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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Y128 SBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y128 SBN, 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 Y128 SBN registered?

Y128 SBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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