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Y703 RLC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,370 mi
Last recorded107,370 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 RLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 107,370 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion on floor and suspension components and brake pipes

Fail 19 Aug 2017 107,369 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion on floor and suspension components and brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2016 101,290 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 101,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,283 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,277 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,449 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 84,328 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,688 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 63,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,377 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,960 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,237 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 47,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,514 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006

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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Y703 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y703 RLC, 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 Y703 RLC registered?

Y703 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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