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Y379 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,096 mi
Last recorded64,096 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres treads worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,001 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,556 miles

engine management light on

gearbox fluid leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,844 miles

Autobox leaking

E.M.L light on

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front side's ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,260 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,256 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

nearsde mirror missing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,937 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 53,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,289 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 48,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,144 miles

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 14 Aug 2008 41,949 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,783 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 37,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear in o/s off steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2005 30,115 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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Y379 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y379 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 Y379 RLH registered?

Y379 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y379 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y379 RLH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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