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A17 TTB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,340 mi
Last recorded150,340 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 150,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 146,432 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads,no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads,no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 12 Jun 2020 146,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads,no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads,no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 31 May 2019 142,578 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2019 142,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 136,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 131,821 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 131,709 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 123,926 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 113,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 103,395 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 103,393 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 94,789 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 94,789 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 85,128 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 77,935 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 70,534 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,587 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,514 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 55,507 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,510 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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A17 TTB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A17 TTB, 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 A17 TTB registered?

A17 TTB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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