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Y425 TSS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,973 mi
Last recorded81,973 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 TSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,973 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 81,973 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault BAS FAULT ESP FAULT ABS FAULT (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,020 miles

Front brakes disc slightly worn/ rear

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack tie rod slightly play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,823 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 63,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,981 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,796 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,572 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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Y425 TSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y425 TSS, 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 Y425 TSS registered?

Y425 TSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y425 TSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y425 TSS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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