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Y706 OGU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,054 mi
Last recorded116,054 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 116,054 miles

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

boot only opens with remote key

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust mount broken

engine management light on

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in o/s front steering rack arm

slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Aug 2012 116,029 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WEAR LIGHT ON

E M LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 111,293 miles

E M LIGHT ON

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,546 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

play in o/s/f roadwheel *(lift in steering rack)*

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 10 Aug 2010 103,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

play in o/s/f roadwheel *(lift in steering rack)*

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 24 Aug 2009 97,799 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 97,799 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,183 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 90,183 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 82,435 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 76,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 69,892 miles

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

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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Y706 OGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y706 OGU, 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 Y706 OGU registered?

Y706 OGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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