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Y445 HGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

75,255 mi
Last recorded75,255 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 HGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,255 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 70,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,081 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 69,081 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,577 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,447 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 60,447 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,604 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

srs light on

Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,581 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

srs light on

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,505 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 45,505 miles

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,391 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 40,391 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,827 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y445 HGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y445 HGX, 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 Y445 HGX registered?

Y445 HGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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