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Y727 TBY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,501 mi
Last recorded115,501 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,501 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 115,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024
Pass 13 Nov 2023
Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion on all 4 wheel arches

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,689 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,472 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 76,472 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,164 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,536 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 75,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,920 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,611 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 62,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,218 miles

front heat shild lose

Fail 23 Mar 2011 59,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front heat shild lose

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,445 miles

near side headlight cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,514 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,511 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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Y727 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 Y727 TBY, 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 Y727 TBY registered?

Y727 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y727 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y727 TBY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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