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Y739 PGM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,176 mi
Last recorded102,176 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 PGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 14 Mar 2018 102,172 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,883 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 100,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,843 miles

Centre Rear Lower oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 97,843 miles

Centre Rear Lower oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,569 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

near side and off side front tyres outer side walls cuts

Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

near side and off side front tyres outer side walls cuts

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,621 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,111 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,804 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,618 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,282 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,433 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,611 miles

slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,278 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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Y739 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y739 PGM, 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 Y739 PGM registered?

Y739 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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