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Y254 TDO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,624 mi
Last recorded116,624 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 TDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 116,624 miles

All Wheel Arches Corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Window Inop

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 116,624 miles

All Wheel Arches Corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Window Inop

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/front window inop

Fail 7 Jan 2013 103,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/front window inop

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,050 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 61,484 miles

Both differential drive shaft seals leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,814 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 48,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,950 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 29,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 25,002 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 25,002 miles

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

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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Y254 TDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y254 TDO, 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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Y254 TDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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