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Y62 PGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,075 mi
Last recorded158,075 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY62 PGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 158,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 144,036 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,023 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 119,023 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 109,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,942 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,339 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 91,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,398 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,459 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,137 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,389 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 60,381 miles

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

Cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre, not deep enough to reach cords.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside side repeater lens holed.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,173 miles

Adviser nsf side repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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Y62 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y62 PGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y62 PGW registered?

Y62 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y62 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y62 PGW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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