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Y707 MGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,207 mi
Last recorded145,207 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 145,207 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Jan 2018 145,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Jan 2017 136,926 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,002 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by the fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

slight misting around rear drive shaft boots, boots not split or loose

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 125,447 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 125,446 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,930 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Jan 2013 105,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,206 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,604 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,237 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,069 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 79,586 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 76,811 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 76,811 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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Y707 MGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y707 MGY, 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 Y707 MGY registered?

Y707 MGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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