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Y134 TGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,829 mi
Last recorded91,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY134 TGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 91,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER TIE ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,576 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 87,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 83,160 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,954 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,172 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall is perished

Fail 17 Feb 2016 48,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre side wall is perished

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,996 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,131 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,007 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 41,007 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,265 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,578 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,012 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,696 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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Y134 TGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y134 TGJ, 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 Y134 TGJ registered?

Y134 TGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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