MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PARKING BRAKE WARNING STAYING INTERMITANT
TYRES WORN IN CENTRES ALL ROUND N/S O/S FRONT AND REAR SAFE.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
BRAKE IMBALANCE MAY BE DUE TO STEERING RACK
PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON INTERMITANT
STEERING LOCK GOING TO FAR INTO LOCK RUBBING ON NUT TOPS
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
TYRES WORN IN CENTRES ALL ROUND N/S O/S FRONT O/S N/S REAR
hand BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON SOME TIMES
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
right side steering rack inner joint has slight play
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y577 GCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y577 GCY, 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 Y577 GCY registered?
Y577 GCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2001.
Is Y577 GCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y577 GCY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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