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Y157 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,480 mi
Last recorded94,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 94,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm reardust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 90,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 88,346 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2017 87,465 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 87,458 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2016 86,279 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 86,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 85,055 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 83,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 82,469 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 81,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,207 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,628 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,311 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,657 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 62,855 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 54,946 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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Y157 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y157 RLH, 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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Y157 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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