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Y322 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,475 mi
Last recorded151,475 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 151,475 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear slightly damage no sharp edges

under tray engine hide some testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2016 147,144 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full view of engine bay components

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake hoses slightly damaged

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Slight damage to front of vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 2 Mar 2016 147,137 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dash

fan belt noisy

Pass 6 Feb 2015 140,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 133,704 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 133,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 126,381 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 126,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,125 miles

both rear flexi pipes splitting

tracking

Fail 16 Jan 2012 120,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bas warning lamp on

both rear flexi pipes splitting

srs warning lamp on

tracking

Pass 2 Oct 2010 112,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,834 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 93,527 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,879 miles

L/H tail lamp substitute lamp on

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s inner washer jet low

Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,468 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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Y322 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y322 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 Y322 RLH registered?

Y322 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y322 RLH safe to buy?

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