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Y185 CGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,859 mi
Last recorded130,859 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 CGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 130,859 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2018 130,859 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 116,250 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2017 116,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)

eml on

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,867 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2015 88,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,563 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,624 miles

Brake assist warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,240 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,717 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit slightly affecting beam image

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Offside rear brake binding

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate/delaminate at fixing points

Slight damage to outer wall on nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,754 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 31,754 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 174,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,238 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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Y185 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y185 CGC, 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 Y185 CGC registered?

Y185 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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