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Y473 NGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,070 mi
Last recorded26,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 NGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 26,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 25,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,816 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres showing age related cracking (dated 2007) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,781 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,746 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 25,709 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 25,661 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,582 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,445 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 25,442 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 25,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,611 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,926 miles

offside rear tyre wall starting to split

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,720 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,785 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 21,785 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,987 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,305 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,438 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,817 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 12,710 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 10,226 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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Y473 NGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y473 NGY, 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 Y473 NGY registered?

Y473 NGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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