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Y194 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,025 mi
Last recorded163,025 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 163,025 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 156,146 miles

o/s/f tie rod has play

Pass 24 Feb 2016 142,720 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 134,708 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 123,691 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 116,965 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 107,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,592 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 94,592 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate backing coming adrift

Pass 21 Feb 2008 76,371 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,928 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,213 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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Y194 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y194 TLF, 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 Y194 TLF registered?

Y194 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y194 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y194 TLF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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