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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside & nearside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All four tyres cracking/perishing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU61 YYR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,133 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 AU61 YYR, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AU61 YYR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2011.
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