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Y699 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,994 mi
Last recorded104,994 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 104,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 101,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 99,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 98,745 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 97,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 95,666 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,099 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,532 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 79,062 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,544 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,520 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,387 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,784 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 63,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,270 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 57,184 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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Y699 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y699 TLF, 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 Y699 TLF registered?

Y699 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y699 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y699 TLF shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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