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Y434 GWC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,170 mi
Last recorded152,170 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 GWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 152,170 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 152,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 143,372 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear sub frame/axle rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2015 135,022 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 135,022 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 123,718 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 109,056 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 109,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 103,884 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 99,380 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,307 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,897 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 77,804 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 70,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,616 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y434 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y434 GWC, 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 Y434 GWC registered?

Y434 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y434 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y434 GWC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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