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Y716 TLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,481 mi
Last recorded171,481 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 171,481 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 171,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 160,747 miles

both front wheels counter balanced

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

nearside track rod end dust cover has a cut but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 28 Nov 2016 160,747 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front wheels counter balanced

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

nearside track rod end dust cover has a cut but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

play in offside steering rack inner joint

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 9 Dec 2015 152,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 152,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2014 142,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 132,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 132,607 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 120,839 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 120,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 113,465 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 105,588 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 105,405 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 94,049 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,972 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 85,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 75,569 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 54,109 miles

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

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

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)

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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Y716 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y716 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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Y716 TLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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