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Y782 GDV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 GDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 95,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 95,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 93,602 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2018 93,602 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2017 90,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,839 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 83,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 78,714 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 73,703 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 68,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,330 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 60,628 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 57,009 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 57,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 52,710 miles

Slight play in steering rack assembly

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,955 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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Y782 GDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y782 GDV, 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 Y782 GDV registered?

Y782 GDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y782 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 GDV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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