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Y629 DSG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,605 mi
Last recorded95,605 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 DSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 95,605 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure BOTH INNER CV BOOTS INSECURE (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 95,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,001 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,378 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine area wet hard to inspect possible oil ,diesel,p.a.s fluid or water

Fail 21 Jan 2012 77,618 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine area wet hard to inspect possible oil ,diesel,p.a.s fluid or water

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,235 miles

covers fitted under car,veicle part inspected

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 74,234 miles

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

covers fitted under car,veicle part inspected

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2010 60,661 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 60,592 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 51,696 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 51,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 46,822 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,125 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 31,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator 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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Y629 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y629 DSG, 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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Y629 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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