MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (d))
Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT (0.1 (b))
Registration plate inscription illegible REAR (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (d))
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability fouling suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
body generally corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL51 YEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 FL51 YEY, 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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FL51 YEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2001.
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