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Y662 SOO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,365 mi
Last recorded109,365 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 SOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 109,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 10 May 2018 106,861 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

o/s/f tyre worn and cracking

Pass 22 May 2017 104,402 miles

Exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 16 May 2016 100,086 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)

Screen chipped

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2015 95,382 miles

Rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

Fail 12 May 2015 95,382 miles

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

Rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 15 May 2014 90,841 miles

Screen chipped

Exhaust generally corroded

Exhaust mounting bracket broken

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and sidewalls deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres 3-4mm

Fail 15 May 2014 90,841 miles

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

Exhaust generally corroded

Exhaust mounting bracket broken

Screen chipped

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and sidewalls deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres 3-4mm

Pass 15 May 2013 85,164 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

STRONGLY ADVISE: EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS BLOWING.

Windscreen is chipped. Rear exhaust hanger is broken. Slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipe sections. Slight play in steering rack and offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 22 May 2012 79,896 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,794 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 71,721 miles

Both front anti roll bar links are worn.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 65,174 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WEARING LOW.

Pass 22 May 2008 58,980 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 50,852 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 70,297 miles

Front brake pads appear to be worn low on inner pads. Nearside front wearing low on outer edge.

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 SOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SOO, 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 SOO registered?

Y662 SOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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