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Y513 VOG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,009 mi
Last recorded129,009 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY513 VOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 129,009 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 120,601 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 114,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,539 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,929 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 106,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,498 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 98,235 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 98,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 85,282 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 77,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 68,373 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 68,373 miles

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/S Front bottom track control arm inner bush slightly deteriated

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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Y513 VOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y513 VOG, 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 Y513 VOG registered?

Y513 VOG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y513 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y513 VOG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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