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Y68 PGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,011 mi
Last recorded143,011 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 PGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 143,011 miles

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

engine management warning light stays on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 139,254 miles

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

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

engine management warning light stays on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,925 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT stays on

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

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

slightly oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jul 2012 124,834 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 124,833 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,730 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,268 miles

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

front number plate fading

rear number plate fading

Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,549 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)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,174 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,434 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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Y68 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y68 PGW, 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 Y68 PGW registered?

Y68 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y68 PGW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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