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Y223 WGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,372 mi
Last recorded57,372 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 WGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 57,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 57,372 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,174 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front has a steel wheel fitted.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 52,174 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front has a steel wheel fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 42,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 38,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,766 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 27,766 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,484 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,512 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,460 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,578 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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Y223 WGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 Y223 WGC, 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 Y223 WGC registered?

Y223 WGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y223 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y223 WGC 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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