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X632 YFG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,767 mi
Last recorded154,767 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX632 YFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 154,767 miles

Battery light on at time of test

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Inner D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 154,767 miles

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Battery light on at time of test

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Inner D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 154,739 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 151,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine man light on

Fail 29 Jan 2015 151,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine man light on

Fail 31 Jan 2014 142,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 142,970 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 138,269 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 135,345 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 128,086 miles

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

wheel alignment advised

Fail 14 Jan 2011 127,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 118,447 miles

third stop light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2009 115,164 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 115,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 109,429 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 101,253 miles

DUST COVER SPLIT TO FRONT ANTI/ROLLBAR LINKS BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT SPLIT TO NEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH

Fail 19 Jan 2007 101,253 miles

DUST COVER SPLIT TO FRONT ANTI/ROLLBAR LINKS BOTH SIDES

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

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

SLIGHT SPLIT TO NEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH

Pass 31 Jan 2006 94,036 miles

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

ignition light on dash

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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X632 YFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X632 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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What year was X632 YFG registered?

X632 YFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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