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Y607 SBE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,562 mi
Last recorded140,562 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 SBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2011 140,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 140,562 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 123,369 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from rear axle

spare tyre needs inflating

Pass 7 Mar 2009 103,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

slight oil leak to rear diff

spare tyre deflated

Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,164 miles

slight play on offside steering arm

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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Y607 SBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y607 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 Y607 SBE registered?

Y607 SBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y607 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y607 SBE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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