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Y628 MGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,810 mi
Last recorded68,810 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,810 miles

Front both very worn on outer edges

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,810 miles

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

Front both very worn on outer edges

Nearside Front low psi

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,828 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 65,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,497 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 56,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,066 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,791 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 39,775 miles

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

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

Small slit in RR tyre. Not exposing inner cald

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,930 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,207 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,017 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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Y628 MGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y628 MGY, 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 Y628 MGY registered?

Y628 MGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y628 MGY safe to buy?

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