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Y374 RVY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,465 mi
Last recorded116,465 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY374 RVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 116,465 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear both shockers worn

Fail 22 Nov 2019 116,461 miles

Fuel system component leaking AT ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating ALL 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,273 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 111,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,011 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 107,011 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view in its present condition recommend replaced (8.1.2a)

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

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber efficency deteriorating.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 155,693 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four road wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view in its present condition recommend replaced (8.1.2a)

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

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber efficency deteriorating.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 155,046 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,353 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,150 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 78,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,684 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,891 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,849 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 59,836 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 45,836 miles

slight play detected on offside steering arm

Pass 27 Jan 2007 43,689 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,416 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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Y374 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y374 RVY, 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 Y374 RVY registered?

Y374 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y374 RVY safe to buy?

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