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Y791 TBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,140 mi
Last recorded132,140 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 TBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 132,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,318 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 124,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust centre strap broken

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2014 118,163 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 118,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 115,425 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 107,432 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,432 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 95,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 90,030 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2009 90,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2008 84,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 84,670 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,435 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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Y791 TBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y791 TBJ, 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 Y791 TBJ registered?

Y791 TBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y791 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y791 TBJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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