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Y189 GAC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,452 mi
Last recorded66,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 GAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 66,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 66,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 63,917 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 62,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 61,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,955 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,800 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,937 miles

body damage

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,033 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,117 miles

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2012 43,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,454 miles

front brakes squealing

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,786 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,698 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 29,698 miles

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

front discs worn/require checking

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,190 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,150 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 GAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GAC, 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 GAC registered?

Y189 GAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y189 GAC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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