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Y451 GUD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,668 mi
Last recorded118,668 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Feb 2015 118,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 103,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Mar 2014 103,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,680 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,663 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,397 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,879 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,528 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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Y451 GUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y451 GUD, 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 Y451 GUD registered?

Y451 GUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y451 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y451 GUD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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