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Y572 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,599 mi
Last recorded135,599 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 135,599 miles

Advise drivers door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 135,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Advise drivers door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 119,811 miles

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 11 May 2010 119,811 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 13 May 2009 99,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 83,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,394 miles

minor cracks in front lower arm bushes

minor play o/s inner track rod of steering rack

n/s/r tyre close to legal limmit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check body sills due to plastic covers fitted

unable to check under car correctly & brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2006 65,040 miles

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

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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Y572 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y572 RLA, 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 Y572 RLA registered?

Y572 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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