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Y569 OGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,017 mi
Last recorded64,017 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY569 OGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,017 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 64,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,488 miles

slight play drivers side of steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,620 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,509 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,480 miles

front registration plate damaged

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

stone chips front screen

wear both front brake discs

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,451 miles

front registration plate damaged

poor wiper clearing action

stone damage front screen

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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Y569 OGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y569 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y569 OGY registered?

Y569 OGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y569 OGY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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