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Y262 TCF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,840 mi
Last recorded69,840 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 TCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,840 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,340 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,236 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2009 51,197 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,482 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,605 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 48,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pads all round very low change them now

right front lower suspension arm inner bushes weak change it

right front tyre worn in parts change it

slight play in right front hub to wheel get adjusted

tyres left front wall cut change it

wARNING SIGNS ON DASH

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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Y262 TCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y262 TCF, 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 Y262 TCF registered?

Y262 TCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y262 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y262 TCF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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