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Y587 TPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,055 mi
Last recorded186,055 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 186,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on.

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded:- keep in check.

offside and nearside front tyres worn on both edges.

offside front indicator faded.

offside rear tyre tread worn close to limit.

plastic covers restrict inspection of underside.

slight exhaust blow:- recommend attention.

slight play at offside inner steering rack joint.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 186,026 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on.

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded:- keep in check.

offside and nearside front tyres worn on both edges.

offside front indicator faded.

offside rear tyre tread worn close to limit.

plastic covers restrict inspection of underside.

slight play at offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 176,409 miles

airbag light on.

centre exhaust blowing slightly.

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 176,408 miles

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

airbag light on.

centre exhaust blowing slightly.

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 165,927 miles

airbag light on.

exhaust blowing slightly:- recommend attention soon.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 165,923 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust blowing slightly:- recommend attention soon.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 145,092 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 143,076 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brakes fluctuating

play and wear in steering rack.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,178 miles

front disc pads appear low.

loose baffle in rear silencer.

slight blow at centre exhaust joint.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 101,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 98,836 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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Y587 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y587 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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Y587 TPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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