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Y605 MGU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,795 mi
Last recorded139,795 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 139,795 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 127,331 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 119,237 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 119,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 110,290 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,651 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 97,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 85,812 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 80,058 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 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 Y605 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

Y605 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y605 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y605 MGU 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.

Does Y605 MGU have outstanding finance?

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