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Y221 SVM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,719 mi
Last recorded100,719 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 SVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 100,719 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 96,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 95,641 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray insecure - requires attention

Fail 16 Jul 2008 95,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray insecure - requires attention

Pass 7 Jun 2007 80,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxcillary drive belt noisy

brake warning lamp coming on but fluid & brake linings ok (poss faulty pad wear sensor)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

spare wheel fitted to nearside front but tyre size is the same as the oposite tyre

Fail 10 May 2007 78,427 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Poly V belt whipping when engine running.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,371 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 59,371 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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Y221 SVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y221 SVM, 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 Y221 SVM registered?

Y221 SVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y221 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 SVM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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