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Y559 RLE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,214 mi
Last recorded67,214 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 RLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 65,482 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,301 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,646 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,197 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 62,197 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 59,801 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 59,801 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,684 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 44,054 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,054 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,304 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 32,304 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play on front tie rods

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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Y559 RLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y559 RLE, 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 Y559 RLE registered?

Y559 RLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y559 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 RLE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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