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Y785 RLC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,510 mi
Last recorded155,510 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 RLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 155,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 145,071 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 145,070 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 136,563 miles

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) vertical movement inner arm to steering rack ()

period brake inspection light illuminated on dash

rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators approx 3mm

Fail 12 Feb 2018 136,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) vertical movement inner arm to steering rack ()

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

brake assist warning light illuminated on dash board indicating possible fault

rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators approx 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2017 124,911 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight vertical movement ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,547 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Fail 4 Mar 2016 112,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM, HUB JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARM, HUB JOINT (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,829 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 107,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,410 miles

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

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)

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,227 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,373 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,826 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,660 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,629 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,240 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 65,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,037 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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Y785 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y785 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 Y785 RLC registered?

Y785 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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