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Y188 VGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,382 mi
Last recorded112,382 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 112,382 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 112,382 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 106,020 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brakes slightly sticking on

Fail 18 Aug 2018 106,020 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brakes slightly sticking on

Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,428 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 100,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,202 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 95,202 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,173 miles

advise on condition of front n/s and o/s brake discs recommend replacement next pad change

Fail 19 Nov 2015 91,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise on condition of front n/s and o/s brake discs recommend replacement next pad change

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 81,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise child seats fitted to rear selt belts at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,571 miles

stone damage screen

wear both front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2008 61,904 miles

front registration plate damaged

wear both front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front registration plate damaged. †rear plate deteriorated.

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

o/s/f tyre tread scrubbing outer edge. †n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r treads worn down to minimum limit.

stone damage front screen

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,265 miles

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

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

both front lower arms front bushes perishing

both front tyre treads scrubbing edges

front registration plate damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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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Y188 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y188 VGO, 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 Y188 VGO registered?

Y188 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y188 VGO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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