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Y726 SVR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,708 mi
Last recorded147,708 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 SVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 147,708 miles

All wheel arches slightly corroded but not causing a sharp edge or projection

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 143,749 miles

All wheel arches slightly corroded but not causing a sharp edge or projection

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 143,749 miles

All wheel arches slightly corroded but not causing a sharp edge or projection

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 141,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Front & Rear wheel arch slightly corroded but not causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 136,854 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 130,411 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 119,870 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,172 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011
Fail 8 Aug 2011 80,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 81,720 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,904 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front torque reaction arm ball joint rubber boots split.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front torque reaction arm ball joint rubber boots split.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,474 miles

n/s and o/s torque reaction arm ball joint rubber boots split

Fail 2 Mar 2009 65,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,240 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,522 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 57,522 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,042 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,285 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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Y726 SVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y726 SVR, 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 Y726 SVR registered?

Y726 SVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y726 SVR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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