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Y137 TPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,096 mi
Last recorded196,096 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 196,096 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 191,296 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 191,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 186,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 180,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 172,459 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 162,967 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 145,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake only just pass

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2016 145,748 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 141,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 134,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear both sides wheel arch has bubble of corrsion

Pass 5 Mar 2013 123,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

showing warning light on dash that a bulb is out no bulbs out at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2013 123,404 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

showing warning light on dash that a bulb is out no bulbs out at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2012 122,126 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 122,126 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,671 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre starting to wear inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2010 91,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre starting to wear inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,141 miles

slight play to steering rack off/side

Pass 15 Mar 2008 67,819 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,087 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 57,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y137 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y137 TPO, 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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Y137 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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