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Y378 TSD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,486 mi
Last recorded129,486 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 TSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2024 129,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 126,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 120,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,410 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,304 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,835 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,901 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,140 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008
Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,277 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,468 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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Y378 TSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 Y378 TSD, 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 Y378 TSD registered?

Y378 TSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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