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Y512 CAG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,737 mi
Last recorded121,737 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 CAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 121,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 121,241 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 114,405 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 105,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 102,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 102,885 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 97,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,005 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 92,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb failure warning lamp on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,582 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,388 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 79,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,099 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,099 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,985 miles

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

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,244 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,992 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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Y512 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y512 CAG, 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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Y512 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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