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Y237 GAJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 GAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front tyre tread cracking

o/s front tyre outer wall starting to crack

under pans fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 64,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,077 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,601 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,821 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,953 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Oct 2006 50,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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Y237 GAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y237 GAJ, 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 Y237 GAJ registered?

Y237 GAJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y237 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y237 GAJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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