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Y315 VGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,074 mi
Last recorded90,074 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,074 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,580 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 87,580 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,844 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 83,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,871 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,032 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 77,032 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,443 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,917 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 54,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,293 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,382 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,523 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,957 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 30,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,872 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 16,370 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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Y315 VGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y315 VGC, 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 Y315 VGC registered?

Y315 VGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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