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Y828 YGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,899 mi
Last recorded147,899 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 147,899 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 147,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 133,550 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 133,550 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 120,630 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear light lens slight damage

rear diff leaking oil

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

Pass 31 Dec 2008 107,010 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear diff leaking

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2008 87,931 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 78,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y828 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y828 YGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y828 YGO registered?

Y828 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y828 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y828 YGO shows 8 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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