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T888 TCS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 TCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 98,327 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,317 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 68,279 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,794 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 58,829 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

poor wiper clearing action

Fail 9 May 2013 58,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

MIL warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre tread wearing outer edge

o/s/f indicator substitute lamp, warning on.

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low outer edge

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 4 May 2012 39,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,934 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,096 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,759 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,430 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,939 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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T888 TCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T888 TCS, 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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T888 TCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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