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Y572 YGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,479 mi
Last recorded93,479 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,024 miles

engine managment light on !

engine poor running

Fail 3 Feb 2012 81,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine managment light on !

engine poor running

Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,388 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,623 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,271 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,067 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,072 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 44,072 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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Y572 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y572 YGO, 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 Y572 YGO registered?

Y572 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y572 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y572 YGO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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