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Y72 CGC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

249,016 mi
Last recorded249,016 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 CGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 249,016 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 193,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 94,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,685 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 81,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,575 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 53,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,291 miles

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

slight play/wear o/side inner steering rack joint

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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Y72 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y72 CGC, 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 Y72 CGC registered?

Y72 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y72 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y72 CGC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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