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Y274 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,441 mi
Last recorded92,441 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 92,441 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,078 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 72,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 66,593 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,648 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 60,647 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,490 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,772 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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Y274 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y274 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 Y274 TLK registered?

Y274 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y274 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y274 TLK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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