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Y198 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,714 mi
Last recorded92,714 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,714 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 92,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 85,241 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,880 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Jun 2015 82,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,216 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 59,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,585 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,707 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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Y198 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y198 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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What year was Y198 RLH registered?

Y198 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y198 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 RLH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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