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Y296 TLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,262 mi
Last recorded75,262 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,876 miles

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 72,876 miles

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,882 miles

front nearside & offside tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,681 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,670 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S Wiper shows signs of deterioration.

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,460 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 54,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,634 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 50,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 45,874 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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Y296 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y296 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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Y296 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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