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Y242 RLB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,075 mi
Last recorded119,075 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 RLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 119,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 118,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 111,380 miles

Both front Castor arm bushes excessivelly split and worn

Centre exhaust clamp split but still holding exhaust

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,900 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 103,900 miles

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

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

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

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,524 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,930 miles

BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,036 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 81,036 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,890 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,073 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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Y242 RLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y242 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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What year was Y242 RLB registered?

Y242 RLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y242 RLB safe to buy?

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