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Y57 GOO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,950 mi
Last recorded151,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 GOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 151,950 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge & slightly out of shape.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box heavily corroded. (7.1.2)

Full engine & under body covers fitted.

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 151,950 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge & slightly out of shape.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box heavily corroded. (7.1.2)

Full engine & under body covers fitted.

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 150,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin come aw3ay. (7.1.2)

Full engine & underbody covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald & worn thin on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 150,193 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin come aw3ay. (7.1.2)

Full engine & underbody covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald & worn thin on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 146,863 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 146,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 145,184 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 145,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 13 May 2013 144,482 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2013 144,482 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 138,109 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 138,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 122,569 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 May 2009 118,055 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 102,151 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 102,151 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 92,306 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 92,306 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2006 88,591 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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Y57 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y57 GOO, 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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Y57 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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