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Y563 SLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,207 mi
Last recorded105,207 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 105,207 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 105,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine light on

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning And damage (4.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread

Pass 10 May 2018 51,777 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,288 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 39,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Middle arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damaged sidewall

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 22,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,912 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 20,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,960 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,857 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 13,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,108 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,437 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 11,435 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,623 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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Y563 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 Y563 SLB, 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 Y563 SLB registered?

Y563 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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