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Y517 GAN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,720 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,954 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 49,950 miles

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,414 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 37,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 22,799 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,799 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 17,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,981 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,689 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 15,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,070 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 22 Jun 2005 11,462 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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Y517 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y517 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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What year was Y517 GAN registered?

Y517 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y517 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 GAN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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