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Y431 SMO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,678 mi
Last recorded81,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,678 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,767 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,866 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 79,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,882 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,137 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,251 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 74,306 miles

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

o/s/raer tyre outer walls multiple cracks

Pass 14 May 2014 72,913 miles

All tyres wearing low.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 May 2014 72,913 miles

All tyres wearing low.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2013 69,054 miles

Off side rear tyre low on tread.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2012 65,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal slight spongy

Pass 5 May 2011 60,666 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in offside steering rack

Pass 11 May 2010 58,344 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2010 58,344 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2009 55,065 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 55,064 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 52,385 miles

slight play from off side steering arm

Fail 13 May 2008 52,385 miles

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

slight play from off side steering arm

Pass 17 May 2007 47,986 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 47,986 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play off side front steering arm

small stone chip in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2006 40,002 miles

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

front + rear number plates marked

Pass 19 May 2005 80,437 miles

both outter sills corroding

engine oil leak

nearside front flexi brake hose cracking

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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Y431 SMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y431 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 Y431 SMO registered?

Y431 SMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y431 SMO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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