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Y207 RLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,123 mi
Last recorded170,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 RLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 170,123 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 167,434 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 6 Jan 2022 167,434 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 262,413 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 159,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 251,784 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 251,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 247,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 243,603 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 240,025 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 240,022 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users european headlamps fitted (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 230,632 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 137,099 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013
Pass 16 Feb 2012 134,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn, but not excessively

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 134,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn, but not excessively

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 128,591 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 128,590 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 120,740 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 112,004 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 109,058 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 107,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 95,901 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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Y207 RLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y207 RLB, 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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Y207 RLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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