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Y199 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,581 mi
Last recorded81,581 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 81,581 miles

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose

steering wheel is a bit rough

Fail 14 Feb 2024 81,581 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a cut outer wall deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose

steering wheel is a bit rough

Pass 20 Jan 2023 77,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 77,657 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,263 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 74,264 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 74,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 73,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,560 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,481 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,826 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable true condition of rear springs

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,201 miles

knocking on n/s/f can not find reason

Fail 13 Jan 2012 63,182 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

knocking on n/s/f can not find reason

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,348 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,338 miles

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

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,858 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 46,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,321 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2006 37,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2006 37,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y199 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y199 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 Y199 TLF registered?

Y199 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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