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Y436 RLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,062 mi
Last recorded127,062 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,062 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 126,377 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 126,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,564 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 16 Aug 2021 125,563 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2020 124,712 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 124,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 123,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,194 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 120,192 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,020 miles

ESP fault message displayed

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 112,559 miles

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

water ingress under bonnet

Fail 1 Apr 2014 112,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

water ingress under bonnet

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,564 miles

engine and rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 105,564 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine and rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,009 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 103,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,690 miles

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

brake assist warning on

engine management lamp on

handbrake pedal travels low

repeater bulbs in offside door mirror inop

Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,952 miles

B.A.S. warning lamp on

Rear differential housing leaking oil.

S.R.S. warning lamp on.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 94,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

B.A.S. warning lamp on

Engine management warning lamp on.

Rear differential housing leaking oil.

S.R.S. warning lamp on.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,555 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 89,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,958 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 82,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 80,388 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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Y436 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y436 RLK, 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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Y436 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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