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Y489 RDK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,140 mi
Last recorded73,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 RDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,140 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,177 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 68,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,510 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,117 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,631 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 55,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,487 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,357 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 49,357 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,319 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,496 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 35,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,022 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 21,301 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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Y489 RDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y489 RDK, 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 Y489 RDK registered?

Y489 RDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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