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Y216 YGA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,491 mi
Last recorded108,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 YGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 108,491 miles

n/s/f front lower arm bush seperating

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2013 108,491 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

n/s/f front lower arm bush seperating

play in o/s rack end

Pass 23 May 2012 103,764 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,336 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 99,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,178 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,189 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 88,183 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,960 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,349 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 60,836 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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Y216 YGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y216 YGA, 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 Y216 YGA registered?

Y216 YGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y216 YGA safe to buy?

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