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Y639 GYC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,383 mi
Last recorded72,383 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 GYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,383 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear tyre traeds getting low 2/3mm

slight free paly in offside front wheel bearing

slight free play in offside of steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2011 64,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear tyre traeds getting low 2/3mm

slight free paly in offside front wheel bearing

slight free play in offside of steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,344 miles

both rear coil springs very rusty

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2010 58,344 miles

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

both rear coil springs very rusty

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,706 miles

damage to n/s rear light lense

n/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s front and rear tyres getting low on edges

rear coil springs very rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2009 48,674 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

damage to n/s rear light lense

n/s front tyre on legal limit

o/s front and rear tyres getting low on edges

rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,102 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,321 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,173 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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Y639 GYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y639 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 Y639 GYC registered?

Y639 GYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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