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Y309 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,775 mi
Last recorded146,775 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 146,775 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 146,775 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 141,533 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 139,783 miles

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

n/s rear shockabsorber weak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 131,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 131,176 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,442 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 121,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,868 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 112,868 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 90,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 81,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,406 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 56,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y309 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y309 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 Y309 RLH registered?

Y309 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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