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Y335 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,774 mi
Last recorded106,774 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY335 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 106,774 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 99,180 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 92,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive behind covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive behind covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 86,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive behind covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,841 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 81,841 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,047 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 67,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,047 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 62,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,082 miles

195/65r15

nearside front tyre worn to 2/3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight knock from both front drop links

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,129 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,459 miles

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

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

parking brake opperation

Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

parking brake opperation

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,361 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,323 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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Y335 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y335 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 Y335 RLH registered?

Y335 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y335 RLH safe to buy?

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