MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rattle
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
play in rear antiroll bar links/bushes
rear tyre treads cracked
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
exhaust rattle
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
play in rear antiroll bar links/bushes
rear tyre treads cracked
slight play in steering rack
Advise slight oil leak
Advise slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm and is slightly out of shape
Advise slight oil leak
Advise slight play in both front wheel bearings
N/S/R Tyre wearing thin
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bas esp lights on
o/s/f fog light
o/s/r tyre on outside edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY51 YSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FY51 YSL, 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 FY51 YSL registered?
FY51 YSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2001.
Is FY51 YSL safe to buy?
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