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Y615 GYC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,561 mi
Last recorded103,561 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 GYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 103,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on passenger seat ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 103,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on passenger seat ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 97,481 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,571 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm/rack worn / lot of up and down movement ()

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 93,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm/rack worn / lot of up and down movement ()

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 91,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 88,205 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,355 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,175 miles

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

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

Rear differential seals leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2017 80,156 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear differential seals leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,639 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Mar 2016 77,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,261 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,323 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,872 miles

nearside front tyre has approximately 2.5mm of tread left

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,449 miles

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

both rear tyres near wear indicators.

middle exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,973 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 46,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,715 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 32,632 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Y615 GYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y615 GYC, 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 Y615 GYC registered?

Y615 GYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y615 GYC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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