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Y363 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,386 mi
Last recorded114,386 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY363 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 114,386 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 114,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Turned off at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 112,945 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 112,945 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 111,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 109,248 miles

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

oil like

Fail 7 Aug 2015 109,073 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

oil like

Pass 4 Jul 2014 105,799 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2013 101,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

m.i.l. is activated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

m.i.l. is activated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 96,232 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,757 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,279 miles

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

drivers door mirror deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2010 84,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers door mirror deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,879 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s mirror smeary but can still use ok

Fail 1 Jun 2009 78,879 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s mirror smeary but can still use ok

Pass 30 May 2008 72,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,371 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,106 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 65,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,482 miles

front brake imbalance at 22%

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

small chips throughout windscreen

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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Y363 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y363 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 Y363 RLH registered?

Y363 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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