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Y312 GEC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,923 mi
Last recorded100,923 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 GEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower door corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,419 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 145,379 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,430 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 66,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,854 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,961 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,629 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,277 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,009 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,063 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,066 miles

slight lift in offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,779 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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Y312 GEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y312 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 Y312 GEC registered?

Y312 GEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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