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GM03 YYB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,541 mi
Last recorded142,541 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 142,541 miles

all brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2018 137,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 137,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

diff leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2016 122,612 miles

diff oil leak

wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,108 miles

corrosion on archs

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,100 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f tyres started to crack and perish

o/s/r arch corroided not resulting sharp edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 107,100 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f tyres started to crack and perish

o/s/r arch corroided not resulting sharp edge

Fail 14 Aug 2013 97,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front upper lower arm dust cover deteriorated close to excessive

offside front anti roll bar dust cover deteriorated close to excessive

offside front upper lower arm dust cover deteriorated close to excessive

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,816 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front upper lower arm dust cover deteriorated close to excessive

offside front anti roll bar dust cover deteriorated close to excessive

offside front upper lower arm dust cover deteriorated close to excessive

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,646 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,080 miles

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

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

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2011 80,080 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,498 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,946 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,626 miles

tyre wear

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,303 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 44,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,181 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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GM03 YYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GM03 YYB, 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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GM03 YYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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