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Y646 MGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,242 mi
Last recorded63,242 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,444 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 53,265 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,054 miles

EML on

Nearside Door mirror cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2017 44,054 miles

EML on

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Door mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,741 miles

gearbox oil slight leak

Fail 21 May 2015 36,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 21 May 2015 36,690 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,573 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,738 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 33,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,423 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder due to cover fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to check all steering/brake/suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,353 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 23,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,052 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,020 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 18,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y646 MGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y646 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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Y646 MGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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