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Y518 CAG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,820 mi
Last recorded112,820 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 CAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 112,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak on diff ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

eml light displayed

exhaust bracket weak

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn on edge no cord exposed

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,129 miles

engine light

exhaust corroded

rear diff oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 96,435 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,498 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Aug 2013 87,498 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,061 miles

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

brake assist warning light on

drivers door mirror discoloured

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,865 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,804 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 62,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,677 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,521 miles

NO RATCHET SOUND,FROM PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (new pawl and pin required)

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

VERY OUTER of the NEAR SIDE FRONT tyre tread is getting low

VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE DIFF 'DRIVESHAFT SEALS'

Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 36,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y518 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y518 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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What year was Y518 CAG registered?

Y518 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y518 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 CAG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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