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Y783 SLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,878 mi
Last recorded65,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light lense damaged

n/s front tyre wall slightly damaged

o/s front to rear brake pipes slightly corodded

slight play on o/s front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jan 2014 62,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

n/s front back arm dust cover perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded and brake pads over 50% worn

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,836 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

n/s front back arm dust cover perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded and brake pads over 50% worn

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 58,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 58,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both front tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,706 miles

both front wiper blades smear slightly

n/s front seat belt slightly fray

n/s rear seat belt retraks slow

o/s front head lamp aim too high (adjusted)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,231 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 53,231 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 32,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Y783 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y783 SLB, 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 Y783 SLB registered?

Y783 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y783 SLB safe to buy?

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