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Y631 TGO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,907 mi
Last recorded125,907 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 TGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 125,907 miles

corrosion starting to both rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Jul 2019 115,145 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 115,145 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,842 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres have been wearing on the inner and outer edges

rear silencer deteriorated and has a slight blow

Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,432 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust has a slight blow and in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,197 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,093 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 85,089 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Congratulations,this is the most badly worn track rod end I have seen in a number of years.The fact it is still in one piece defies the current laws of physics.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,333 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,573 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,573 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,690 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 TGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

Y631 TGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y631 TGO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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