MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake wear indicator on
nearside front tyre low pressure
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
os steering rack arm has movement at inner ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
os steering rack arm has movement at inner ball joint
corrosion forming on rear steel brake pipes
ns door mirror side repeater lamp lens broken
ns rear tyre worn on edges
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
signs of wear on os end of steering rack arm ball joint
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre wall damaged but not exposing cords
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y79 BGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y79 BGK, 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 Y79 BGK registered?
Y79 BGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.
Is Y79 BGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y79 BGK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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