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Y562 RWH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,865 mi
Last recorded84,865 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 RWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 84,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,091 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 82,091 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust has minor hole (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,706 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,770 miles

headlamp lenses creating poor beam image and only just met requirement

offside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 67,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp lenses creating poor beam image and only just met requirement

offside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front pipe and middel box suport barkit brokrn

Fail 11 Feb 2015 67,251 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front pipe and middel box suport barkit brokrn

Fail 12 Feb 2014 66,870 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 2mm in the middle

Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on 2mm in the middle

Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,636 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,560 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,258 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 50,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,849 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,222 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 37,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,367 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,618 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,147 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 25,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,045 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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Y562 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 65.2%.

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 Y562 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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Y562 RWH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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