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Y202 GWO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,777 mi
Last recorded70,777 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 GWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,777 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 70,777 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,328 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 68,328 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 65,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,128 miles

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 18 May 2015 61,090 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 59,759 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,174 miles

Windscreen damaged outside Zone 'A' but contained within a 40mm diameter circle.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,001 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,001 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 54,717 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,502 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front headlights slightly discoulered

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,331 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,747 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 40,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f headlamp adjuster broken

Pass 24 May 2007 30,312 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 17 May 2006 24,563 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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Y202 GWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y202 GWO, 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 Y202 GWO registered?

Y202 GWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y202 GWO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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