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Y448 TSS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,051 mi
Last recorded104,051 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 TSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 104,051 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

can not see the brake pipes under the covers

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,430 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 92,682 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,884 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,678 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 83,502 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,545 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,932 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 73,754 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 73,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 69,499 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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Y448 TSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 Y448 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 Y448 TSS registered?

Y448 TSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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