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Y694 TLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,338 mi
Last recorded130,338 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY694 TLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 130,338 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 130,337 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 115,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 100,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 85,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 69,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2006 69,759 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y694 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y694 TLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y694 TLB?

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What year was Y694 TLB registered?

Y694 TLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y694 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y694 TLB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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