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Y583 SBE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY583 SBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroding

Underbody corroding (where visible)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2021 106,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroding

Underbody corroding (where visible)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,193 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe and suspension components corroding

Underbody corroding (where visible)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2020 98,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe and suspension components corroding

Underbody corroding (where visible)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,312 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,653 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,650 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 82,647 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,113 miles

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 26 Aug 2015 79,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,539 miles

differential oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

differential oil leak

front to centre exhaust mounting bracket detatched but system still secure

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

rear exhaust heat sheild loose/detatched

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,609 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 62,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,753 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 53,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,602 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,754 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 43,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (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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Y583 SBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y583 SBE, 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 Y583 SBE registered?

Y583 SBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y583 SBE safe to buy?

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