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Y559 TGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,126 mi
Last recorded104,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 TGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 104,126 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 104,034 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 91,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 82,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,188 miles

Nearside Rear Differential oil seal leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2020 72,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Differential oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,591 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front Registration Plate Poor

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Poor

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance just met requirement

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle leak

Unable to check both rear lower coil springs

Fail 20 Jun 2019 71,591 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front Registration Plate Poor

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Poor

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance just met requirement

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle leak

Unable to check both rear lower coil springs

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,674 miles

Corrosion to Centre Exhaust System Bracket

Fluid leak from rear axle

Front registration plate poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear indicators fading colour

Unable to check both rear lower coil springs

Unable to check some parts of front suspension due to under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,958 miles

Both rear indicators fading

Corrosion to both front brake pipes

NOTE. Unable to check both rear lower coil springs

NOTE. Unable to check some parts of front suspension due to under tray fitted

Oil leak ()

Rear axle fluid loss

Slight movement to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,358 miles

Rear axle signs of fluid loss

Oil leak noted

Both front brake pipes rusty

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NOTE.. Dent to o/s/f wing..

NOTE.. Unable to check rear lower coil springs

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,186 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wear to n/s/f tyre outer edge of tread

wear to o/s/r tyre centre of tread

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,629 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 48,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,073 miles

damage to n/s/f door mirror unit

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,022 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 22,047 miles

slight movement to steering rack

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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Y559 TGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y559 TGJ, 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

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What year was Y559 TGJ registered?

Y559 TGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y559 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 TGJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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