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Y378 RKW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,429 mi
Last recorded91,429 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 RKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,429 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked at gearbox mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear subframe and all suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 91,429 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked at gearbox mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear subframe and all suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,102 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,284 miles

eml light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,855 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,067 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 77,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,680 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 67,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,932 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,150 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,142 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting loose

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,417 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 33,614 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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Y378 RKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y378 RKW, 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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Y378 RKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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