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Y737 AGN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,785 mi
Last recorded87,785 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 AGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,785 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 87,785 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,919 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 86,919 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,070 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,917 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,188 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 77,273 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2013 77,268 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2012 71,791 miles

damage to near side front bumper

Fail 17 May 2012 71,790 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to near side front bumper

Pass 10 May 2011 65,219 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

damage to nearside front bumper and wing

Pass 12 May 2010 59,749 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 59,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,497 miles

Centre Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,497 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,449 miles

o/s/f tyre presure low

Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,828 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 29,239 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 29,239 miles

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

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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Y737 AGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y737 AGN, 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 Y737 AGN registered?

Y737 AGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y737 AGN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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