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Y228 AOG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,080 mi
Last recorded130,080 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 AOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 130,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside and offside rear wheel arches bubbling with corrosion

nearside headlight bracket broke but unit still secure

underside of front bumper slightly loose but not likely to become detached

Fail 28 Apr 2022 130,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside headlight bracket broke but unit still secure

Pass 12 May 2021 123,211 miles

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken. headlamp still secure with bonnet closed

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

Pass 19 May 2020 120,672 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 120,672 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 118,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Pass 26 May 2018 115,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 111,114 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 104,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,704 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 95,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,951 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 90,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,708 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,432 miles

nearside fornt tyre sidewall damaged but not in excess of 25mm

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 75,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,811 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut on the outside wall

Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,507 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,291 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 57,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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Y228 AOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y228 AOG, 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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Y228 AOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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