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Y563 YGH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

208,612 mi
Last recorded208,612 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 YGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 208,612 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 208,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,234 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 109,232 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

engine managment warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,538 miles

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 107,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGMENT WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN HIGHLY ADVISE TO REPLACE (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,756 miles

both front wipers could be better

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,000 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover missing

front wipers could be better

Fail 4 Nov 2013 93,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover missing

front wipers could be better

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,412 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,707 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 76,707 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,905 miles

rear number plate could be better

Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,905 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear number plate could be better

Fail 28 Oct 2009 58,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F wing has a dent

O/S/R door has scrathes

O/S/R panel has dent

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brakes front and rear are good as new

marks on paint near fuel flap

marks on top of N/S/F wing

passenger door mirror inop

Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,148 miles

marks on top of N/S/F wing

passenger door mirror inop

marks on paint near fuel flap

O/S/F wing has a dent

O/S/R door has scrathes

O/S/R panel has dent

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

brakes front and rear are good as new

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,443 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 49,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,817 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,805 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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Y563 YGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y563 YGH, 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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Y563 YGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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