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Y342 GDH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,137 mi
Last recorded106,137 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 GDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,137 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush & offside (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,741 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 102,741 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,341 miles

o/side or n/side rack end

Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/side or n/side rack end

Pass 24 Apr 2015
Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,621 miles

Brake warning on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,810 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 65,027 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,213 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 51,713 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 51,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,082 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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Y342 GDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y342 GDH, 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 Y342 GDH registered?

Y342 GDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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