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Y61 SBN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,670 mi
Last recorded91,670 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 SBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,670 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear flashers faded

suspension corroded

underbody components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 91,670 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)

corrosion on brake pipes

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear flashers faded

suspension corroded

underbody components corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 83,582 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 83,582 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,996 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,521 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 55,521 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 51,302 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,302 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,056 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jan 2010 46,055 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,266 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,266 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,894 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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Y61 SBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y61 SBN, 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 Y61 SBN registered?

Y61 SBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y61 SBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y61 SBN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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