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Y564 SLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,551 mi
Last recorded106,551 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre silencer deterioated

Fail 12 Mar 2020 106,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside front to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre silencer deterioated

Pass 1 Feb 2019 100,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 100,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,632 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 94,630 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,546 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,147 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 84,325 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,560 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm limit

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,871 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 60,782 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 54,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 48,753 miles

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

parking brake travel

Fail 22 May 2007 42,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 42,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 35,036 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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Y564 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y564 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 Y564 SLB registered?

Y564 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y564 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y564 SLB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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