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Y711 GEX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,584 mi
Last recorded150,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 GEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 150,584 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 150,568 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 147,289 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 147,289 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 141,149 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 141,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,286 miles

wiperblades getting tatty

Pass 11 Jun 2015 128,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 127,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 127,803 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2013 121,858 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 121,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 121,063 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 111,255 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,255 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 103,551 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 103,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 100,113 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 100,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,974 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 93,273 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 89,876 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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Y711 GEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y711 GEX, 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 Y711 GEX registered?

Y711 GEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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