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Y702 GPN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,364 mi
Last recorded135,364 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 GPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 135,364 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 135,362 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 130,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 126,314 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,658 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,782 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 107,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,525 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,992 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,602 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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Y702 GPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y702 GPN, 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 Y702 GPN registered?

Y702 GPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y702 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y702 GPN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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