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Y102 YGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,269 mi
Last recorded72,269 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,269 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 72,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 69,634 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,091 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 68,091 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 68,091 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,382 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arms inner bushes on offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 58,382 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arms inner bushes on offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,529 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,135 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,328 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,186 miles

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

near side rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 20,015 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,531 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,752 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 17,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 16,580 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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Y102 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y102 YGO, 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 Y102 YGO registered?

Y102 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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