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Y176 GOO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,429 mi
Last recorded121,429 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 GOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,429 miles

Aftermarket plastic trays zip tied into place not allowing inspection. Benefit of doubt given.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,170 miles

Metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Head rest cover missing exposing steel frame

Fail 1 Sep 2015 113,170 miles

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

Metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Head rest cover missing exposing steel frame

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,786 miles

Engine Management Light ON on Dash

Hand Brake Padel Not Fully Returning when Released

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Repeator Lense Damaged (mirror)

Nearside and Offside Front Head Lamp Lense Misted and sterting to effect Light Output and Distorting Head Lamp Pattern

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 101,664 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine Management Light ON on Dash

Hand Brake Padel Not Fully Returning when Released

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Repeator Lense Damaged (mirror)

Nearside and Offside Front Head Lamp Lense Misted and sterting to effect Light Output and Distorting Head Lamp Pattern

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,539 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 92,500 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,356 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 82,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 71,932 miles

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

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

ns mirror indicator lens broken

Pass 26 Jun 2010 71,932 miles

ns mirror indicator lens broken

Pass 4 Jul 2009 63,721 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine management light on

oil "4" level low

wiper's slightly smearing

Fail 4 Jul 2009 63,721 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

oil "4" level low

wiper's slightly smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outside wall

Pass 30 Jun 2007 48,767 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,620 miles

Both rear tyres on limit and need changing now. †N/S/F tyre poor on outer edge. †

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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Y176 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y176 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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Y176 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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