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Y282 RND

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,297 mi
Last recorded135,297 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 RND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 135,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,245 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 128,244 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,663 miles

1x rear/centre exhaust mount fractured

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pipes corroding nearside front and both rears ( unable to fully check due to routing behind sub frame, fuel tank and covers

engine management lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted

fluid levels mid max/min ( engine oil, brakefluid..)

general underbody rear mechanical component surface corrosion

outer edge wearing at nearside front tyre and general wear @4mm (limit 1.6mm )

wear at offside and nearside rear tyres @3mm (limit 1.6mm )

Fail 13 Sep 2017 118,661 miles

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

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

1x rear/centre exhaust mount fractured

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all tyre pressures low ( in particular offside front )

brake pipes corroding nearside front and both rears ( unable to fully check due to routing behind sub frame, fuel tank and covers

engine management lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted

fluid levels mid max/min ( engine oil, brakefluid..)

general underbody rear mechanical component surface corrosion

wear at offside and nearside rear tyres @3mm (limit 1.6mm )

Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,050 miles

engine management light illuminated,

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 108,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light illuminated,

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres in very poor condition.

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and fractured

engine management lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre slight cracking edges wear, general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear reg plate loose

slight corrosion at rear brake pipes

slight edge wearing at offside front tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2014 93,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and fractured

engine management lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre slight cracking edges wear, general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear reg plate loose

slight corrosion at rear brake pipes

slight edge wearing at offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,057 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front reg plate loose

parking brake travel

slight corrosion at rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear brake /handbrake cleanout

slight wear in o/s steering racg

Fail 2 Jul 2012 78,293 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust Backbox hanger broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,440 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 69,437 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,631 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 59,631 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 51,448 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall but not showing cords

under sheild fitted limiting inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,461 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,522 miles

rear tyres tread low offside rear 3-4 mm nearside rear 3mm advise replacement

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,444 miles

NOTE. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT IN OUTER TREAD.

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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Y282 RND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 Y282 RND, 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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Y282 RND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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