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Y252 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,872 mi
Last recorded195,872 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 195,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 192,661 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 186,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 185,302 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 179,861 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 171,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 171,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside mirror broken

offside inner rack bush slightly worn

rear nearside lower position lamp not working offside rear upper position lamp not working

Fail 18 Mar 2013

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear wheel steel spare

offside inner rack bush slightly worn

rear nearside lower position lamp not working offside rear upper position lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2012 149,332 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode over rear subframe

Fail 20 Jan 2012 149,332 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode over rear subframe

Pass 26 Feb 2011 136,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f foglight broken

Pass 19 Feb 2010 117,640 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 116,830 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 99,774 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f foglight broken

Fail 31 Jan 2009 99,774 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f foglight broken

Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 84,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 68,865 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 68,864 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y252 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y252 TLK, 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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Y252 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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