MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres going bald on outer edge + close to limit
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
o/s wiper blade smears
o/s/r tyre heavily perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres going bald on outer edge + close to limit
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
o/s wiper blade smears
o/s/r tyre heavily perished
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres heavily perished
engine light on
both rear brake flexi hoses heavily perished
engine light on
front brake discs ridged + pads very thin
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit
outer sills covered + whole underneath
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak at n/s rear diff seal
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak from n/s rear diff seal
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak from n/s rear diff seal
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight play rack o/s
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y221 TVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y221 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 Y221 TVV registered?
Y221 TVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2001.
Is Y221 TVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y221 TVV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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