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Y705 RSE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,120 mi
Last recorded80,120 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 RSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,120 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,483 miles

advice on further look at hand brake

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,727 miles

advice on rear flasher bulbs

advice on slight noking at front n/s suspenshon

Pass 29 Jan 2012 67,742 miles

advice on slight movemet at n/s/f wheel and further look at front suspemshon slight noise

Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advice keep eye on n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres further look at n/s/f suspenshon and rear fog light switch

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,476 miles

advice on further look at rear fog light and keep eye on rear tyers

Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,632 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,514 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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Y705 RSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y705 RSE, 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 Y705 RSE registered?

Y705 RSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y705 RSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y705 RSE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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