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Y201 TVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,565 mi
Last recorded109,565 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 TVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 109,565 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,058 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 99,056 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 90,388 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 90,388 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 83,882 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,483 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 70,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 65,239 miles

advise drivers seat belt is slightly fraying

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,104 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,130 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 53,981 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,175 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,689 miles

bonnet release handle broken (can still open)

screen chipped.

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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Y201 TVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y201 TVV, 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 Y201 TVV registered?

Y201 TVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y201 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y201 TVV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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