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Y295 VGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,225 mi
Last recorded25,225 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2020 25,225 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 24,233 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 22,475 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,807 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 18,211 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 17,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 16,655 miles

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

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 19 Dec 2012 15,495 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 14,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 13,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,231 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 10,626 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 9,312 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 6,902 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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Y295 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y295 VGO, 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 Y295 VGO registered?

Y295 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y295 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y295 VGO shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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