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Y573 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,561 mi
Last recorded104,561 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY573 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,561 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 98,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 98,981 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 94,999 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,264 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,361 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 79,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,929 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,701 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,575 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 54,575 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,350 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y573 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y573 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 Y573 RLA registered?

Y573 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y573 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y573 RLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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