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Y383 XGF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 XGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on otter edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

power steering noisy

Fail 13 Feb 2018 102,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on otter edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

power steering noisy

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,761 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,761 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 78,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine mag light on

Pass 22 May 2014 72,400 miles

free play in near side steering rack

Fail 19 May 2014 72,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light staying on

free play in near side steering rack

Pass 16 May 2013 69,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 69,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 68,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 65,007 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 65,007 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 58,024 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,103 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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Y383 XGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y383 XGF, 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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Y383 XGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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