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Y605 CGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,275 mi
Last recorded87,275 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 CGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2015 87,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brakes judder

slight grab both rear brakes

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,519 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

Fail 15 Apr 2014 84,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,823 miles

child seat nearside rear

wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Mar 2012 78,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat nearside rear

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,632 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,897 miles

CLEANED OUT 2 OF THE FRONT WASHER JETS

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND AND VERY BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND NEEDS CHANGING ASAP

REMOVED BIT FROM MIRROR TO PASS MOT

Fail 17 Dec 2009 65,897 miles

CLEANED OUT 2 OF THE FRONT WASHER JETS

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND AND VERY BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND NEEDS CHANGING ASAP

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

REMOVED BIT FROM MIRROR TO PASS MOT

Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,665 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS

Fail 19 Dec 2008 57,665 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LLEGAL MIN AND VERY BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND NEEDS CHANGING ASAP.

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN LIMITS

Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,302 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,679 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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Y605 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y605 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 Y605 CGC registered?

Y605 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y605 CGC safe to buy?

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