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Y582 SPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,718 mi
Last recorded94,718 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY582 SPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 94,718 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 94,718 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,188 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 94,188 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,117 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 92,117 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,917 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 72,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 248,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 248,475 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 235,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 213,101 miles

nearside & offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2006 188,379 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 188,379 miles

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

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

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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Y582 SPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y582 SPO, 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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Y582 SPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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