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Y548 RWH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,838 mi
Last recorded62,838 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 RWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,263 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 61,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 60,126 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 58,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,182 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,857 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 57,835 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,387 miles

o/s/f wheel is damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,582 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,032 miles

n/s/f wiper blade is splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,073 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,723 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 48,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,136 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,349 miles

front inner brake pads are approaching the limit

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,957 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,332 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y548 RWH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y548 RWH, 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 Y548 RWH registered?

Y548 RWH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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