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Y587 GHW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,452 mi
Last recorded134,452 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 GHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 134,452 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 125,699 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 125,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 119,348 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 108,401 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 108,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 149,992 miles

all tyres wearing low

exhaust clamp loose

front brake pads appear to be low

nsf sill jacking point missing and sill damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 130,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 107,378 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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Y587 GHW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y587 GHW, 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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How do I check the history of Y587 GHW?

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What year was Y587 GHW registered?

Y587 GHW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y587 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y587 GHW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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