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Y277 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,005 mi
Last recorded104,005 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 104,005 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 103,077 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 103,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,614 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 102,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,781 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 101,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,181 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,742 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,742 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,709 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 88,679 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,052 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,346 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 61,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,663 miles

Advise engine management light on

Advise slight play inO/S/F steering rack drum stick ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 51,651 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 42,990 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres both worn low

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,085 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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Y277 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y277 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 Y277 RLH registered?

Y277 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y277 RLH safe to buy?

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