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Y203 TVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,452 mi
Last recorded93,452 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 TVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,452 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 93,450 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 78,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pad ware light on.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 71,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,268 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 70,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,173 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 68,172 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 95,722 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the outer tread.

Inner wheel rim distorted on the nearside front.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre,sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Protective covers are fitted to the following. the rear suspension lower arms. the offside and nearside front and rear floor pans. Underneath the engine and gearbox. restricting the view of components.

SRS light remains illuminated.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,722 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the outer tread.

Inner wheel rim distorted on the nearside front.

Nearside front tyre,sidewall damaged.

Protective covers are fitted to the following. the rear suspension lower arms. the offside and nearside front and rear floor pans. Underneath the engine and gearbox. restricting the view of components.

SRS light remains illuminated.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,643 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

one of two windscreen washers not working on the nearside

Pass 26 Jul 2008 62,855 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2007 59,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged in several places

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,779 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged in several places

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,643 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,007 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 55,007 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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Y203 TVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y203 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 Y203 TVV registered?

Y203 TVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y203 TVV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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