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Y394 XGF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,004 mi
Last recorded67,004 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 XGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 67,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 59,850 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 54,889 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 48,379 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,724 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 41,723 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 36,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,268 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 33,266 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,963 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 32,963 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,646 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,909 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,918 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 17,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,261 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,687 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,032 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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Y394 XGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y394 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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What year was Y394 XGF registered?

Y394 XGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y394 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y394 XGF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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