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Y709 RLC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,453 mi
Last recorded74,453 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 RLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,124 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 61,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,740 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,417 miles

o/s steering arm has play

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,130 miles

o/s/f wheel has slight play.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 49,130 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s/f wheel has slight play.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,207 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,747 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,669 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 30,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre has small cuts to outside wall

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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Y709 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y709 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 Y709 RLC registered?

Y709 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y709 RLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y709 RLC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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