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Y393 RBH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY393 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,052 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,098 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,174 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,007 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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Y393 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y393 RBH, 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 Y393 RBH registered?

Y393 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y393 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y393 RBH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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