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G17 TDM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,422 mi
Last recorded175,422 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 TDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 175,422 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 168,879 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 161,608 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 161,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 153,837 miles

Advise offside handbrake a little low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 142,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 133,588 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 133,586 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator is on

Pass 28 Sep 2013 124,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 116,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 104,097 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 104,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,256 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,522 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,296 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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G17 TDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G17 TDM, 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 G17 TDM registered?

G17 TDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is G17 TDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 TDM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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