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Y605 TLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,419 mi
Last recorded85,419 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,419 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 69,005 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear /center exhaust support mounting bracket corroded and broken

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,998 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,483 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,624 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 59,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,417 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and worn on outer edge.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 53,417 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and worn on outer edge.

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,659 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,623 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 35,645 miles

engine warning light staying on

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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Y605 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y605 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 Y605 TLH registered?

Y605 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y605 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y605 TLH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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