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Y76 RRX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,950 mi
Last recorded133,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 RRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 133,950 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 133,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,241 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 130,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 123,553 miles

EML on

Pass 20 Nov 2014 111,067 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 95,526 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 95,525 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

eml on

nsr lamp broken

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,529 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 79,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,941 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,467 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008
Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,806 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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Y76 RRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y76 RRX, 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 Y76 RRX registered?

Y76 RRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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