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Y308 VGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,810 mi
Last recorded76,810 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,810 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,071 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,845 miles

due to underbody pannels most of the underside cannot be checked

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,207 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,783 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,207 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 37,702 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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Y308 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 Y308 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 Y308 VGO registered?

Y308 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y308 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y308 VGO 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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