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Y184 TBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,928 mi
Last recorded120,928 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY184 TBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 120,928 miles

o/s/f iner track rod has slight play

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 120,925 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f iner track rod has slight play

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 118,936 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 15 Feb 2014 115,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 104,679 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 89,006 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2008 88,999 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 84,041 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,184 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 62,184 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)

Pass 2 May 2006 47,686 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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Y184 TBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y184 TBJ, 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 Y184 TBJ registered?

Y184 TBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y184 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y184 TBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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