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Y784 VGA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,957 mi
Last recorded124,957 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 124,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 exhaust mounts broken but system still supported

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 122,050 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light's on

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

N/S/F tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F spring slightly damaged but not insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light's on

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

N/S/F tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F spring slightly damaged but not insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 112,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,682 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 93,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y784 VGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y784 VGA, 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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Y784 VGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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