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Y599 SBE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 SBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 137,740 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 137,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 128,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 115,200 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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Y599 SBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y599 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 Y599 SBE registered?

Y599 SBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y599 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y599 SBE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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