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Y667 GHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,945 mi
Last recorded106,945 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY667 GHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 106,945 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 26 Jun 2021 106,945 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both nearside and offside bottom metal arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jul 2020 101,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,897 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear corrosion forming underside

Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 94,749 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,696 miles

Central exhaust clamp breaking away

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 87,221 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 80,247 miles

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

rear tyre inner edge wear

Fail 20 Jul 2012 80,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 25 May 2011 75,142 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,007 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,006 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 66,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 59,667 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,184 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 52,184 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 43,814 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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Y667 GHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y667 GHC, 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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Y667 GHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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