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Y371 RGM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,236 mi
Last recorded100,236 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 RGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,236 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame & attached arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 doors corroded at the bottom, as well as both rear arches.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff casing/breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 100,095 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff casing/breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,785 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,848 miles

Front wipers wearing, attention soon.

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in side wall. Attention soon.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,385 miles

Front wiper blades wearing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,288 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken away, system still support. Attention soon.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,080 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded & about to break away.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,475 miles

Offside Front has slight play in inner rack joint.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,502 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

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

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

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

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Small hole in n/s/f castor arm ball joint boot

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,378 miles

Both f/wiper blades wearimg.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,615 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,999 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

V-belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,261 miles

Some surface corrosion to rear subframe and rear suspension components.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear inner pads appear low

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,333 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,706 miles

both castor bushes split

offside rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,873 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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Y371 RGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y371 RGM, 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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Y371 RGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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