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Y799 SLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,758 mi
Last recorded37,758 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,758 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 37,758 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,144 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 37,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside and offside front control arm bushes cracking up and unbonding

oil leaks

slight play on offside front tie rod

Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,359 miles

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

offside and nearside front control arms front bushes splitting up

offside front door mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2017 36,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside and nearside front control arms front bushes splitting up

offside front door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,420 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,277 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 31,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,387 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,360 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 24,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,792 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,209 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,516 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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Y799 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y799 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y799 SLB registered?

Y799 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y799 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y799 SLB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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