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Y713 GEX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,309 mi
Last recorded131,309 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 GEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 131,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE.

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VEHICLE PRESENTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Fail 21 Sep 2023 131,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VEHICLE PRESENTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 122,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 122,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 114,116 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 103,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 103,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine managment light on

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine managment light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,252 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

Light sensor visit workshop warning

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 84,252 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

Light sensor visit workshop warning

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Sep 2015 69,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,029 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,906 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,214 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,728 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 27,729 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,756 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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Y713 GEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y713 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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Y713 GEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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