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Y189 AOG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,609 mi
Last recorded108,609 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 AOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,241 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 88,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,318 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 80,318 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,714 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 53,762 miles

advise nearside door mirror taped up

Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,889 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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Y189 AOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y189 AOG, 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 Y189 AOG registered?

Y189 AOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y189 AOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y189 AOG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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