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Y82 RAX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,379 mi
Last recorded94,379 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 RAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,379 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 94,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 89,619 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,835 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 76,835 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,502 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,446 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010

Covers preventing access to some components.

ESP warning on dash.

Front number plate is cracked.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 48,508 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Engine management light on.

Front number plate is cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,508 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Engine management light on.

Front number plate is cracked.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,270 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,747 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front number plate cracked.

O/s front tyre wqearing on edges.

Oil leak on rear axle.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,617 miles

o/s rear tyre close to the limit.

Extensive engine covers, trays & oversills fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Front number plate cracked.

Oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 5 Jul 2006 33,617 miles

Extensive engine covers, trays & oversills fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Oil leak from rear diff.

o/s rear tyre close to the limit.

Pass 20 Jul 2005 26,473 miles

Extensive undercovers underneath preventing a full examination of some components.

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front number plate cracked.

N/s front tyre only just above limit.

N/s rear tyre close to limit.

Some damage to n/s front corner.

Fail 20 Jul 2005 26,473 miles

Extensive undercovers underneath preventing a full examination of some components.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front number plate cracked.

N/s front tyre only just above limit.

N/s rear tyre close to limit.

Some damage to n/s front corner.

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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Y82 RAX 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 66.7%.

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 Y82 RAX, 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 Y82 RAX registered?

Y82 RAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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