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Y195 RBH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,593 mi
Last recorded81,593 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,593 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 81,593 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

3d lettering used on number plates

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

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

all tyre side walls wearing

boot lid can not be opened

enginemanagement light on

general wear on all discs

most of cars underside is covered in plastic

n/s/f plastic inner wing damaged and loose

no n/s/r fog light working

odd n/s/r road wheel fitted

one hi level brake light bulb not woking

one n/s/f washer jet blocked

parts of susp. covered in plastic

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and frpont susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight bodywork damage to n/s/f

slight damage to rear number plate

slight movement in o/s/f susp.

slight staining around fuel filter

warning light on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2006 37,799 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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Y195 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y195 RBH, 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 Y195 RBH registered?

Y195 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y195 RBH safe to buy?

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