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Y281 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 123,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 123,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,391 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Jan 2021 102,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 92,334 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 92,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 79,166 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 79,166 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 79,166 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,552 miles

eml on

Fail 13 Mar 2017 75,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

Pass 19 Mar 2016 70,338 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 70,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

Pass 14 Mar 2015 65,254 miles

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

Parking brake warning light is permanently illuminated.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 64,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,852 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,086 miles

o/s/f has slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,591 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,963 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 17,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 15,337 miles

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

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

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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Y281 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y281 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 Y281 RLH registered?

Y281 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y281 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y281 RLH shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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