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Y659 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,209 mi
Last recorded76,209 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,689 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 64,685 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working substitute light on (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,210 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 41,210 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket corroded....

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,745 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint cover split....center exhaust bracket corroded....

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,968 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 35,793 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise that front brake pads and disk very close to spec

Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,405 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,053 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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Y659 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y659 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 Y659 RLA registered?

Y659 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y659 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y659 RLA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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