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Y52 SBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 139,886 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 139,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 134,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 125,525 miles

oil leak on rear differential cover plate

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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Y52 SBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y52 SBD, 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

How do I check the history of Y52 SBD?

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What year was Y52 SBD registered?

Y52 SBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y52 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y52 SBD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y52 SBD have outstanding finance?

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