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Y437 XGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,733 mi
Last recorded146,733 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,733 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body has a slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,622 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 98,121 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,253 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,708 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,015 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

drivers seatbelt starting to wear at edge

drivers windscreen scratched

o/s/f foglight glass broken

Fail 14 Feb 2012 81,015 miles

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

o/s/f foglight glass broken

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

drivers seatbelt starting to wear at edge

drivers windscreen scratched

n/s/f torque arm balljoint boot split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,144 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,144 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,733 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 70,733 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 61,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,144 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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Y437 XGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y437 XGJ, 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 Y437 XGJ registered?

Y437 XGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y437 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y437 XGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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