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Y432 SMO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,707 mi
Last recorded157,707 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 157,707 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 156,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 152,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 145,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,614 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 139,614 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 136,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 133,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 127,107 miles

OSR wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 127,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads wearing thin req attn soon

o/s headlamp condensated

o/s/f foglamp inop

Pass 5 Jan 2012 125,122 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 125,121 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 121,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 17 Dec 2009 118,307 miles

wipers not stopping when switched off. (intermittent fault)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 118,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers not stopping when switched off. (intermittent fault)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 115,886 miles

slight wear in steering idler

Pass 11 Jan 2008 112,179 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 96,302 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Play in front wheel bearings.

Play in steering idler bush, n/s.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,302 miles

Play in front wheel bearings.

Play in steering idler bush, n/s.

Pass 4 May 2006 79,676 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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Y432 SMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y432 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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Y432 SMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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