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Y373 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,020 mi
Last recorded129,020 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY373 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,020 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 129,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 121,093 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 121,093 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 110,505 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,810 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 104,810 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,305 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 100,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,858 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 90,858 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2013 85,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Pass 11 May 2012 82,131 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2011 79,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,164 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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Y373 RLH 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 73.7%.

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 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 Y373 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 Y373 RLH registered?

Y373 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y373 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y373 RLH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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