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Y631 TAW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,853 mi
Last recorded92,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,853 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 91,365 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,772 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,268 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

parking brake pin&pawl not audible

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,662 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,978 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 57,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,817 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 52,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,820 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 42,796 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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Y631 TAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y631 TAW, 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 Y631 TAW registered?

Y631 TAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y631 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y631 TAW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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