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Y259 AGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,057 mi
Last recorded75,057 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 AGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,614 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,929 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 58,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play both ant roll bar link ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,363 miles

slight play both ant roll bar link ball joint

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,974 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 29,476 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 24,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,310 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 21 Jan 2006 15,907 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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Y259 AGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y259 AGO, 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 Y259 AGO registered?

Y259 AGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y259 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 AGO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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