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Y372 RLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,994 mi
Last recorded131,994 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY372 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2018 131,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brake hoses perished

engine management light on

rear brake pads close to minimum thickness

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow from rear exhaust

under body has lots of surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

mil light on

Fail 1 Dec 2017 122,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint points up (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

mil light on

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,449 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 109,427 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,427 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,277 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 690,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 4 Feb 2013 80,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to rear underbody, chassis & suspension

Pass 13 Feb 2012 696,938 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 69,937 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,489 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

approx 3mm left on both rear tyres

corrosion on rear inner sills

corrosion on rear of chassis

small stonechips in windscreen

some corrosion on suspension components

Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,488 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

approx 3mm left on both rear tyres

corrosion on rear inner sills

corrosion on rear of chassis

small stonechips in windscreen

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,722 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 54,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 148,899 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,393 miles

front discs ridged and worn

some play nearside front link rod

water damage front and rear no plates

Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,633 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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Y372 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y372 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 Y372 RLK registered?

Y372 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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