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Y429 GCH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 GCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025

EML lights on pre 2003 car

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

no mileage displayed

rear suspension looks low

under side of car is corroded plus suspenion

Pass 27 Nov 2024

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front indicator bulbs showing white

Front suspension components corroded

Rear indicator bulbs showing white

Rear suspension components corroded

engine light is on

Pass 23 Nov 2023 153,536 miles

EML on, registered pre 2003

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At ABS pump slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion on rear suspension components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear differential leaking oil

all 4 shock absorber bodies are corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2022 145,974 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Under side and components generally surface corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 145,974 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Under side and components generally surface corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 145,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

Under side and components generally surface corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 142,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 20 Oct 2021 142,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2020 138,087 miles

General corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2019 134,918 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion under wing/flexi hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 111,618 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,617 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,018 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,364 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,538 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,537 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight binding from o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,644 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,154 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,017 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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Y429 GCH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y429 GCH, 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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Y429 GCH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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