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A3 GYC

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,997 mi
Last recorded193,997 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 193,997 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 193,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 188,135 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 188,133 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 180,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 180,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 172,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 172,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 163,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 154,005 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 142,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 134,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 120,091 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 119,779 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 119,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 110,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 103,312 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 99,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 93,743 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 89,031 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A3 GYC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 A3 GYC, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 GYC registered?

A3 GYC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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