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Y601 HFG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,920 mi
Last recorded92,920 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 HFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 92,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 92,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,325 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 76,536 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 2 Sep 2021 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 67,798 miles

Center exhaust joint clamp & fixing bolts/nuts corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 67,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonded bush of forward lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Center exhaust joint clamp & fixing bolts/nuts corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush of forward lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 62,278 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large forward bush of lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 58,197 miles

Engine management warning light on

Pass 11 May 2016 54,534 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,984 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,397 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 44,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,273 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 21,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 20,785 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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Y601 HFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y601 HFG, 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 Y601 HFG registered?

Y601 HFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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