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Y47 CGF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,993 mi
Last recorded99,993 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,993 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear PROP SHAFT SEAL SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 98,953 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 93,828 miles

exhaust centre rear hanger broke but exhaust still secure

front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Apr 2016 93,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre rear hanger broke but exhaust still secure

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,565 miles

tinted headlamp covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2015 87,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 69,786 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,060 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,060 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,380 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front drop link rubber split

Fail 25 Aug 2011 55,380 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front drop link rubber split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,407 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,376 miles

covers fitted front to rear

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

sill covers fitted

slight play from both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,722 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,169 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 32,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 22,292 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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Y47 CGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y47 CGF, 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 Y47 CGF registered?

Y47 CGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y47 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y47 CGF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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