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Y706 RLC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,097 mi
Last recorded128,097 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 RLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 128,097 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 128,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2018 126,387 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management is on

Fail 27 Jan 2017 125,629 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management is on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 124,323 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Rear all suspension parts and wheel arch corroded both sides

Pass 23 Jan 2015 123,412 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Jan 2015 123,405 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 122,050 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 118,539 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 112,817 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,356 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 104,179 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 94,762 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 2 Aug 2008 94,761 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,758 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,619 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 54,296 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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Y706 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y706 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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Y706 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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