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Y813 LGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,662 mi
Last recorded34,662 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 LGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,662 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 34,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 33,303 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,479 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,410 miles

cracking to o/s/r tyre outer wall

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,174 miles

cracking to o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,285 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 28,284 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,236 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 26,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,402 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,721 miles

nearside front tyre sidwall is cut

Pass 16 Apr 2009 17,406 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,950 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,796 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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Y813 LGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y813 LGX, 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 Y813 LGX registered?

Y813 LGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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