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Y164 SMO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

189,375 mi
Last recorded189,375 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 189,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 115,030 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,401 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 109,629 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 105,841 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 99,525 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,584 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 91,584 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,501 miles

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

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

parking brake foot lever, sticking,

Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,385 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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Y164 SMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y164 SMO, 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 Y164 SMO registered?

Y164 SMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y164 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y164 SMO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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