MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,399 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
all 5 doors corroded at the bottom
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
all 5 doors corroded at the bottom
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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.
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Y298 GEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y298 GEC, 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 Y298 GEC registered?
Y298 GEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2001.
Is Y298 GEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y298 GEC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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