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Y804 TNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,527 mi
Last recorded110,527 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,527 miles

ALL BODY PANELS / WINGS / DOORS ETC RUSTY IN PLACES BUT NOT HOLED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS VERY LOW 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OFFSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE SIDE REPEATER FADED (4.4.3 (a))

OFFSIDE REVERSE LIGHT INIOPERATIVE

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE / DOT CODES 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE BODY AND COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,739 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS LOW 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER 1 X HANGER MISSING / SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

OFFSIDE REVERSE LIGHT INOP

Fail 5 Mar 2019 107,739 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM TOP BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS LOW 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER 1 X HANGER MISSING / SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

OFFSIDE REVERSE LIGHT INOP

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,979 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 2MM (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SILENCER I X HANGER MISSING / STILL SUPPORTED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,979 miles

Stop lamp not working BOTH OUTERS (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 2MM (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SILENCER I X HANGER MISSING / STILL SUPPORTED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,449 miles

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,215 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 Feb 2017 99,215 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,521 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 94,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,186 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly balding on outer shoulder

rear exhaust hanger adrift but system is secure at time of inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,711 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 50,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,927 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,114 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,700 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,680 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 3,046 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 3,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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Y804 TNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y804 TNV, 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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Y804 TNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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