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Y517 TGB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,032 mi
Last recorded95,032 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 TGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 95,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/S BOOT (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 95,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/S BOOT (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 90,867 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Fail 4 May 2017 90,867 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/R LOWER SRING ARM OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,414 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 87,414 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/R (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S/R BULB WRONG TYPE (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F LOWER ARM.. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 81,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 75,209 miles

offside front indicator starting to show a white light

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,331 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Jul 2011 64,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,476 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,397 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,604 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,472 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside mirror auto dimming glass,view slightly impared

Fail 11 Mar 2008 46,472 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside mirror auto dimming glass,view slightly impared

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,205 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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Y517 TGB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y517 TGB, 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 Y517 TGB registered?

Y517 TGB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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