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Y467 TRP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,606 mi
Last recorded188,606 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY467 TRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 188,606 miles

wear n/s anti roll bar bush

wear n/s lower ball joint

Pass 15 May 2012 167,987 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

full top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

rear brake pads just above minimum requirements in wear thickness

slight play in n/s tie rod

Fail 3 May 2012 167,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

full top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

rear brake pads just above minimum requirements in wear thickness

slight play in n/s tie rod

Pass 18 May 2011 150,034 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 17 May 2011 150,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front bumper damaged

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2010 118,746 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 96,644 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 96,644 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,514 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 90,081 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 82,204 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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Y467 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y467 TRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y467 TRP?

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What year was Y467 TRP registered?

Y467 TRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y467 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y467 TRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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