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Y81 SBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,924 mi
Last recorded115,924 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,924 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 107,532 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 95,307 miles

exhaust seems heavily corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 95,307 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

exhaust seems heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 92,301 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 88,012 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,285 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 74,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 64,510 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 64,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 57,599 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 46,676 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 35,725 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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Y81 SBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 Y81 SBD, 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 Y81 SBD registered?

Y81 SBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y81 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 SBD 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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