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Y636 TLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,579 mi
Last recorded163,579 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 163,579 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Body corrosion in places

Exhaust corroded and leaking gas

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Front and rear brake pipes corroded in places

Front and rear shockers slight corroded in places

Front arm bushers cracking

Off side front wheel bearing slight play

Rear axle busher cracking

Rear axle slight corroded in places

Rear diff leaking oil

Under side corrosion in places

Pass 24 Sep 2015 157,605 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 144,216 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 144,216 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 137,004 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 137,004 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 129,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 122,992 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 113,526 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 101,687 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake pipe greased

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2007 89,590 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 89,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,337 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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Y636 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y636 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 Y636 TLH registered?

Y636 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y636 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y636 TLH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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