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Y803 TLC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 TLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2023 99,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft/diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre joint badly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2023 99,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake pivot seized (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft/diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake pivot seized (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre joint badly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 99,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under trays/ side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,299 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 98,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,574 miles

both rear brakes binding very slightly

front anti-roll bar bushes weak

handbrake release sticking very slightly

Pass 2 May 2019 83,152 miles

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Play in steering rack

Fail 2 May 2019 83,149 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,977 miles

BALL JOINT COVERS POOR

SLIGHT PLAY OS RACK

Pass 5 May 2017 67,912 miles

nsf inner wing damaged

nsr tyre getting low

slight play rack os

Fail 5 May 2017 69,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf inner wing damaged

nsr tyre getting low

rear brakes binding very slightly

slight play rack os

Pass 30 Apr 2016 58,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 50,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,562 miles

body damage to nearside sill,door,and front panel

damage to outer wall offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,760 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,530 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer wall slight damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,054 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,520 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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Y803 TLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y803 TLC, 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 Y803 TLC registered?

Y803 TLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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