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Y372 FCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,696 mi
Last recorded82,696 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY372 FCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,696 miles

Front both front headlamps slightly defused

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,328 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 78,153 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,938 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 75,938 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,720 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,115 miles

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

Oil leak

one exhaust mounting missing

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,278 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,123 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,322 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,211 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,403 miles

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)

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

near side front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

near side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 30,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 30,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,767 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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Y372 FCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y372 FCY, 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 Y372 FCY registered?

Y372 FCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y372 FCY safe to buy?

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