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Y299 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,182 mi
Last recorded70,182 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 70,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes are covered in grease

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,095 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,942 miles

under trays ,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under trays ,engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 14 May 2015 51,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Fail 12 May 2015 51,519 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,050 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,755 miles

slight freeplay in nearside front wheelbearing

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,812 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,806 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,342 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edges

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2006 26,394 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

slight wear on front brake discs

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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Y299 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y299 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 Y299 RLH registered?

Y299 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y299 RLH safe to buy?

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