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Y795 VGA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY795 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 115,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 105,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 104,641 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,577 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 103,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 102,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,831 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 102,086 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side door mirror slightly damage

near side rear tyre has cut but not deep enought to reach inner ply or cord

nrar side front tyre has small cut but not deeo enought to reach ply or cord

Fail 14 Apr 2011 102,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side door mirror slightly damage

near side rear tyre has cut but not deep enought to reach inner ply or cord

nrar side front tyre has small cut but not deeo enought to reach ply or cord

Pass 10 Jul 2009 100,392 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 100,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 91,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 86,515 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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Y795 VGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y795 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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Y795 VGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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