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A20 TOV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,392 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 87,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,128 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,141 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,327 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,365 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 43,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,564 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 35,170 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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A20 TOV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A20 TOV, 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 A20 TOV registered?

A20 TOV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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The MOT history for A20 TOV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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