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Y687 RFH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,600 mi
Last recorded135,600 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 RFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 135,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 130,223 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 130,223 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 125,286 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 125,285 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 121,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 121,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 116,473 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 116,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,005 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 109,005 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 102,059 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 102,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,691 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 79,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,365 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,316 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 71,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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Y687 RFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y687 RFH, 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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Y687 RFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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