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Y59 CGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,607 mi
Last recorded114,607 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 CGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

kerb damage to both front tyres

kerb damage to both rear tyres

noise from offside rear brake

slight play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2015 114,607 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

kerb damage to both front tyres

kerb damage to both rear tyres

noise from offside rear brake

slight play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,418 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate loose

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,471 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,471 miles

Offside front tyre has slight perishing in tread

One rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 12 Aug 2011 85,471 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has slight perishing in tread

One rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 31 Jul 2010 82,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 72,940 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 72,937 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,560 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 62,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 40,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,730 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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Y59 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y59 CGC, 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 Y59 CGC registered?

Y59 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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