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Y772 RBC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,435 mi
Last recorded169,435 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 RBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 169,435 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 169,429 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,911 miles

slight brake bind rear brakes

Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,790 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 94,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,035 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 19 Apr 2011 82,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,055 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 76,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,610 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 44,407 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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Y772 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 Y772 RBC, 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 Y772 RBC registered?

Y772 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y772 RBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y772 RBC 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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