MOT Status
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64,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both side (2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all four tyres side wall worn .
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers door mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BUT 79T is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 BUT 79T, 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 BUT 79T registered?
BUT 79T is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is BUT 79T safe to buy?
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