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Y499 PGM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

199,422 mi
Last recorded199,422 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 PGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 199,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 199,422 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake lever sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 191,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake lever slightly stiff to release

Pass 7 Mar 2013 180,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 170,562 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2011 158,771 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2010 145,661 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 129,902 miles

rear no. plate damaged.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 112,893 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 95,788 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,703 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 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y499 PGM, 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 Y499 PGM registered?

Y499 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y499 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y499 PGM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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