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Y141 GEC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,100 mi
Last recorded152,100 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 GEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 152,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 May 2016 138,178 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 126,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 126,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 81,844 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 81,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 72,260 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 64,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 57,856 miles

Both front caster arm bushes heavily cracked and split

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 May 2007 50,065 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 43,406 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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Y141 GEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y141 GEC, 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 Y141 GEC registered?

Y141 GEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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