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Y723 SVS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,246 mi
Last recorded97,246 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 SVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,246 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 86,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,663 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 76,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,059 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 65,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,844 miles

Offside rear tail light not working so substitute lamp turned on.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,232 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 44,232 miles

Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,432 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,133 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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Y723 SVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y723 SVS, 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 Y723 SVS registered?

Y723 SVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y723 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y723 SVS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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