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Y521 RFM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,479 mi
Last recorded92,479 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 RFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,479 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf fog light bulb not working

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf tyre worn to slick on the edges

other indicators showing white light

Fail 21 Oct 2020 92,479 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf fog light bulb not working

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf tyre worn to slick on the edges

other indicators showing white light

Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,166 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear to inner edges

Offside Front tyre wear to edges

Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,881 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,326 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,506 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside indicator side repeater poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2015 77,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside indicator side repeater poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,981 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 68,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,143 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,143 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,076 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,268 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 50,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 118,913 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,262 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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Y521 RFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y521 RFM, 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 Y521 RFM registered?

Y521 RFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y521 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 RFM shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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