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Y142 GOO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,765 mi
Last recorded113,765 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 GOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded but not weakened

Pass 16 Feb 2022 112,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 110,910 miles

All four brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,991 miles

All four brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 109,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

All four brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 107,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Center exhaust join deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,756 miles

Center exhaust section corroding

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 105,756 miles

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

Center exhaust section corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,613 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,606 miles

All four tyres perishing

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,111 miles

Centre exhaust corrosion causing very minor leak of exhaust gases

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,894 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,913 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,525 miles

Both front tie rod ends play

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,010 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,752 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 57,464 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,617 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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Y142 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y142 GOO, 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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Y142 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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