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Y369 SBK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,741 mi
Last recorded117,741 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY369 SBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,741 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 113,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil spring corroded nsr/osr (2.4.C.1b)

nsf/osf tyres worn on outer edges

osf/osr tyres getting low

Fail 13 Jan 2017 113,852 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil spring corroded nsr/osr (2.4.C.1b)

nsf/osf tyres worn on outer edges

osf/osr tyres getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2016 111,198 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,832 miles

o/s/f tyre bold on outside edge.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 107,832 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/f tyre bold on outside edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,768 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,768 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,145 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded. front tyres bold on outside edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,017 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 82,017 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 75,972 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,298 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 71,247 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 May 2007 64,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 58,209 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges.

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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Y369 SBK 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 Y369 SBK, 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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Y369 SBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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