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Y129 AGK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,531 mi
Last recorded119,531 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 AGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,531 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear DIFF LEAK

Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,092 miles

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 105,805 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 105,805 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,214 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear diff leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2015 98,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,578 miles

n/s front tyre getting low

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2014 91,578 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s front tyre getting low

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,100 miles

o/s rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,160 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,102 miles

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

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

o/s steering arm has slight movement.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 61,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,082 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 46,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,301 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 36,301 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y129 AGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y129 AGK, 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 Y129 AGK registered?

Y129 AGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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