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X429 YFG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 YFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,576 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 96,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension leveling unit lever adrift (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 96,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm closet to footwell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,052 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 89,052 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,275 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 29 Jan 2020 76,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,979 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 67,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side steering inner tie rod has excessive movement

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,760 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 62,760 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,305 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,179 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 52,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,206 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 49,206 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,747 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads approx half worn

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre very low on outer edge

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre tread outer edge wearing

Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,059 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,262 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,943 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

Pass 18 Jan 2006 27,857 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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X429 YFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X429 YFG, 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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X429 YFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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