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Y218 TVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,544 mi
Last recorded95,544 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 TVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,544 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 138,730 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,697 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 74,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 72,220 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 72,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,272 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 69,255 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,512 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,902 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leaking

rear diffrential leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,896 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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Y218 TVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y218 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 Y218 TVV registered?

Y218 TVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y218 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y218 TVV 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.

Does Y218 TVV have outstanding finance?

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