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Y72 TBY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,758 mi
Last recorded129,758 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 129,758 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside arches and seal covered with some sealant

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arch covered with some sealant material

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 128,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,347 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 127,347 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 124,487 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 124,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 119,911 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 119,911 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,903 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,017 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,696 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 100,154 miles

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

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

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Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,213 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,800 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,852 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 80,852 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,597 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,817 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,378 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,831 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,583 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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Y72 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y72 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 Y72 TBY registered?

Y72 TBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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