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Y67 TFG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,017 mi
Last recorded89,017 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY67 TFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,017 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 88,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,355 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover & under tray fitted

front wiper smearing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover & under tray fitted

front wiper smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

incorrect fuel cap

o/s/f brakes have got hot

o/s/f wheel partially binding

o/s/r coil spring corroded

slight play in front outer anti rollbar bushes

slight play in steering box

Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

incorrect fuel cap

o/s/f brakes have got hot

o/s/f wheel partially binding

o/s/r coil spring corroded

slight play in front outer anti rollbar bushes

slight play in steering box

Fail 26 Feb 2014 75,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,843 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front washer jet not working

Fail 25 Jan 2012 64,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front washer jet not working

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,129 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted obsecure view

Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted obsecure view

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,991 miles

undertray fitted -- vision impaired

windscreen damage

Pass 26 Jan 2009 140,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 26 Jan 2008 119,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slightplay in o/s steering rack

undertray fitted vision impaired

Fail 26 Jan 2008 119,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slightplay in o/s steering rack

undertray fitted vision impaired

Pass 30 Jan 2007 99,543 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 99,543 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in n/s/f wheel

undertray fitted vision impaired

Pass 22 Jul 2005 69,167 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 69,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray fitted [obscure view]

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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Y67 TFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 Y67 TFG, 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 Y67 TFG registered?

Y67 TFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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