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Y393 GTU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,902 mi
Last recorded104,902 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY393 GTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,902 miles

Rear tyres wearing a bit low.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,222 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,353 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,906 miles

drivers door mirror discoloured

Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

large under trays

rear number plate starting to dicour

strongly advise offside door mirror dicolouring

Fail 10 Feb 2009 74,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

large under trays

rear number plate starting to dicour

strongly advise offside door mirror dicolouring

Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 71,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,135 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake lever stiff

large under trays

light on dash on

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,800 miles

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

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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Y393 GTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y393 GTU, 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 Y393 GTU registered?

Y393 GTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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