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Y635 SLD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 SLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,845 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 111,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,863 miles

Driver side front under guard insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2020 104,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver side front under guard insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,906 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 98,906 miles

Nearside Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,016 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,228 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,260 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,325 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 75,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,968 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 71,968 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,880 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,474 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 60,377 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 26 Jun 2009 49,838 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 49,825 miles

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)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,124 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 35,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,394 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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Y635 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y635 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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Y635 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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