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Y597 SBK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

923,940 mi
Last recorded923,940 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 SBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 923,940 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 923,931 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,527 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 89,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 88,754 miles

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre 4mm

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 15 May 2013 88,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre 4mm

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,483 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,673 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side mirror grtting dim

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,648 miles

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

Offside inner rack bush has slight play not considered excessive

Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,940 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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Y597 SBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y597 SBK, 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 Y597 SBK registered?

Y597 SBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y597 SBK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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