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Y2 TCL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,413 mi
Last recorded61,413 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 TCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 61,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 61,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,941 miles

Central Rear rear diff slight leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,370 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,987 miles

front roll bar link rod lower joints boots split

Fail 18 Feb 2014 36,987 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front roll bar link rod lower joints boots split

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,372 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,195 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,063 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,193 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,313 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 15,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,797 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 6,183 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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Y2 TCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y2 TCL, 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 Y2 TCL registered?

Y2 TCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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