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Y313 RLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,823 mi
Last recorded88,823 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 88,823 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Direction indicator permanently on (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery sign on dash

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

EML on dash (PRE 2003)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides inner tie rods ()

Front Lower Fog lamps not working

Headlamp switch inoperative, headlights on constant

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 Tyre heavily cracking and perishing, advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 Tyre heavily cracking along outer sidewall, advised to have replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps not working

Surface corrosion due to age

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 85,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,401 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 80,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 78,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,572 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 75,527 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 72,571 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,917 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 53,543 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,863 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,588 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,880 miles

N/S/R Tyre is kirb damaged

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,015 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,028 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 22,277 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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Y313 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y313 RLK, 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 Y313 RLK registered?

Y313 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y313 RLK safe to buy?

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