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Y711 RSE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,521 mi
Last recorded75,521 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 RSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 75,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 75,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 72,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 72,699 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 70,094 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leading arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

slight play in both inner steering arms

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 67,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 66,020 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,911 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,531 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,329 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,861 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,672 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,218 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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Y711 RSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y711 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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Y711 RSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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