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Y662 SLD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 SLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 67,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 67,097 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,917 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 63,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 61,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 57,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2019 57,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2018 55,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2017 53,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front side repeater lens slightly damage but not obscuring light source

Nearside Rear tyre has light cuts to the inner side walls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front tyre has light cuts to the side walls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 48,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 48,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 40,075 miles

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 9 Sep 2011 35,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,910 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 31,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,320 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,603 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,163 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,922 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 15,922 miles

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

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

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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Y662 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y662 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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What year was Y662 SLD registered?

Y662 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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