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T22 GLC

2001 Mercedes Minibus

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,493 mi
Last recorded29,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Minibus121,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT22 GLC
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2023 29,493 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner arch slighlty rubbing tyre

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 27,882 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play [drop arm slight play] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded [rear air tanks corroded] (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 27,860 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded rear air tanks corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 24,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 24,441 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 18,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 14,816 miles

Rear Ride Height Regulator Cross Beam Slight Movement in Linkage Bush at Axle

Rear Tyre Treads Low 2-3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2017 13,166 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 1,616 miles

No access into engine compartment due to defective bonnet release lever

No tachograph key in tacho head

Oil leak Diff pinion oil seal weeping ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 1,615 miles

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load drivers stalk (5.2.4a)

No access into engine compartment due to defective bonnet release lever

No tachograph key in tacho head

Oil leak Diff pinion oil seal weeping ()

Fail 5 May 2010 119,013 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2010 119,013 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 111,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 106,049 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 100,201 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 100,161 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 90,717 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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T22 GLC is a 2001 Mercedes Minibus in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 121,219 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 Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T22 GLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T22 GLC registered?

T22 GLC is a 2001 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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