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Y573 MGU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,504 mi
Last recorded71,504 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY573 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 70,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,744 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2022 69,744 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2021 68,575 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,746 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,991 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,649 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 45,905 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,417 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,549 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,912 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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Y573 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y573 MGU, 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 Y573 MGU registered?

Y573 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y573 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y573 MGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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