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Y642 CGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,784 mi
Last recorded87,784 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 CGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 87,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 87,780 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 80,196 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,030 miles

Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 10 Jun 2021 71,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer/slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 69,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer/slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age cuts

Nearside Rear tyre has age cuts

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks /rear axle/diff area

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,958 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 58,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 55,044 miles

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

eml on

Pass 23 May 2016 51,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2016 51,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,763 miles

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,678 miles

eml on

Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,645 miles

eml on

Fail 8 Jun 2013 40,645 miles

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

eml on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,528 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 39,528 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,668 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 36,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2010 28,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,945 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,419 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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Y642 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y642 CGC, 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 Y642 CGC registered?

Y642 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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