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Y617 SLD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,389 mi
Last recorded105,389 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 SLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 105,389 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 105,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm not connected (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,770 miles

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

covers over door sills

engine management light stays on

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 92,769 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high auto level switch broken (1.8)

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

civers over door sills

engine management light stays on

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 14 Jul 2014 72,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,494 miles

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

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

nearside front fog light not working

srs light on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 56,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

nearside front fog light not working

srs light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,140 miles

Gearbox oil leak

SRS lamp on

Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine management lamp on

Gearbox oil leak

SRS lamp on

Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

srs warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,573 miles

SRS warning lamp staying on

Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 36,648 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass loose

Fail 12 May 2008 36,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirror glass loose

Pass 11 May 2007 28,163 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,661 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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Y617 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y617 SLD, 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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Y617 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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