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Y195 BGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 BGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,463 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

several suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2018 98,376 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

several suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,869 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 96,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,166 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,166 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 93,256 miles

N/s front brake pad warning light wire broken.

Pass 22 May 2014 92,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 22 May 2014 92,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 14 May 2013 90,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 87,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 84,696 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,255 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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Y195 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y195 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 Y195 BGJ registered?

Y195 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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