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Y183 BGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

280,347 mi
Last recorded280,347 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 BGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 280,347 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 280,347 miles

Front Side repeater not working both side (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 261,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 243,244 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 224,944 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 224,944 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 205,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 190,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 172,967 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 155,444 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 133,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 114,496 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 93,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,082 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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Y183 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y183 BGJ, 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 Y183 BGJ registered?

Y183 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y183 BGJ safe to buy?

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