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Y578 TLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,819 mi
Last recorded119,819 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 119,819 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,518 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight smear from wipers

Fail 20 Feb 2018 113,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement up (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight smear from wipers

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,071 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 107,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 103,521 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 103,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,041 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,341 miles

fog lamp not working on n/s/r

Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,004 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 88,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,629 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,473 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 69,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,585 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 59,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,224 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 50,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,110 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 44,110 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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Y578 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y578 TLH, 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 Y578 TLH registered?

Y578 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y578 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y578 TLH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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