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Y654 TBC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,283 mi
Last recorded128,283 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 TBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 128,283 miles

Front Suspension arm Corroded, not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear wing corroded but not likely to become detached

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm Corroded, not seriously weakened

complete under cover panels & plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of components.

under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 27 Oct 2018 128,283 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm Corroded, not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear wing corroded but not likely to become detached

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm Corroded, not seriously weakened

complete under cover panels & plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of components.

under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 2 Jun 2018 128,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

complete under cover panels & plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of components.

glow plug warning lamp on.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 117,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2017 117,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,942 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres 2.5mm

engine cover fitted

rear brake discs lipped on outer edges

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 104,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight lip on both rear brake discs

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 8 Jan 2015 104,992 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight lip on both rear brake discs

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 90,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Fail 29 Jul 2013 83,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,140 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses are starting to perish

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jun 2012 80,140 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both rear flexible brake hoses are starting to perish

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 May 2011 75,521 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 75,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

chip in windscreen

cut to n/s/f tyre inner wall

n/s/r tyre low on tread depth (2.5mm)

Pass 25 May 2011 75,521 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre low on tread depth (2.5mm)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 71,195 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre inner wall

o/s/f tyre outer wall

slight lip to front brake discs

Fail 19 Jun 2010 71,195 miles

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

cut to n/s/f tyre inner wall

o/s/f tyre outer wall

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 43,632 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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Y654 TBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y654 TBC, 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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Y654 TBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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