MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Under-chassis, Suspension & Brake components corroded.
Vehicle is Under-sealed.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side locking (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad delaminated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
sill covers fitted
slight bind on rear brakes
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge treads!!
nearside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall !!
nearside front wiperblade peeling at ends!!
offside front tyre getting worn on outer step tread!
offside front tyre worn on inner step tread!!
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge treads!!
nearside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall !!
nearside front wiperblade peeling at ends!!
offside front tyre getting worn on outer step tread!
offside front tyre worn on inner step tread!!
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads!
offside mirror has signs of wear!
offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators!!
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge step treads!
offside mirror has signs of wear!
offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators!!
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear diff driveshaft oil seals leaking
rear exhaust heatshield loose
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H17 ABR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H17 ABR, 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 H17 ABR registered?
H17 ABR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.
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