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Y567 OGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,244 mi
Last recorded134,244 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 OGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 134,244 miles

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

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 134,244 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

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

Pass 5 May 2015 119,305 miles

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

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

engine management light on

one horn not working

Pass 1 May 2014 108,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 92,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,278 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,549 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MOVEMENT WITHIN STEERING RACK ON OFFSIDE

Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,337 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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Y567 OGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y567 OGY, 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 Y567 OGY registered?

Y567 OGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y567 OGY safe to buy?

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