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Y682 VGH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,990 mi
Last recorded86,990 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY682 VGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 86,990 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 84,404 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Offside Rear surface rust on fender and drivers door

Fail 21 May 2025 82,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Offside Rear surface rust on fender and drivers door

Pass 7 May 2024 77,483 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

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

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

Offside rear fender and drivers door has surface rust

Fail 7 May 2024 77,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

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

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

Offside rear fender and drivers door has surface rust

Pass 10 May 2023 71,372 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear fender and drivers door have surface rust

Pass 31 May 2022 57,456 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

large under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2022 57,455 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner door panel removed

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

large under trays fitted

Fail 21 May 2022 57,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,312 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,069 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,562 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,559 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 50,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,576 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,475 miles

n/s front tyre cut slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,604 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,669 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,144 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 31,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,702 miles

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,654 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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Y682 VGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y682 VGH, 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 Y682 VGH registered?

Y682 VGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y682 VGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y682 VGH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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