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Y257 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,798 mi
Last recorded136,798 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2012 136,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 129,589 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 120,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 111,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 102,314 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 89,685 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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Y257 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y257 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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What year was Y257 TLK registered?

Y257 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y257 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 TLK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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