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Y568 TPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,833 mi
Last recorded116,833 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY568 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 116,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 113,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hub damaged upon suspension component replacement.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 113,721 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 107,186 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,748 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,109 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 84,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,267 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 62,624 miles

EML light on

both rear tyres worn low / heavily on edges / n/s/r bald on outer edge

brake warning lamp on dash / front pads low

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2017 62,819 miles

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

EML light on

both rear tyres worn low / heavily on edges / n/s/r bald on outer edge

brake warning lamp on dash / front pads low

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2016 58,636 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 58,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,666 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,983 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge / recommend tracking

Pass 2 May 2013 47,408 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 44,012 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,850 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 May 2009 32,971 miles

Cover sills fitted.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Various covers and undertrays restricting views.

Pass 29 May 2008 29,137 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,173 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 18,833 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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Y568 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y568 TPO, 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 Y568 TPO registered?

Y568 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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