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Y499 GAN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,384 mi
Last recorded97,384 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside under tray fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside under tray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 97,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom back arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front bottom arm outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside under tray fitted

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,841 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,799 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 82,785 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,702 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 72,699 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,495 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 67,492 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 59,896 miles

esp light on info panal

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,314 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,314 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,475 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,309 miles

rear number plater starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,016 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 38,890 miles

exhaust mount centure starting to corrode

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in off side rack end

Fail 18 Aug 2007 38,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mount centure starting to corrode

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in off side rack end

Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,902 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 22,754 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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Y499 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y499 GAN, 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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Y499 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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