MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear underside been previously wax oiled
underbody covers fitted
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch area . (1.1.11 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and underbody , needs a clean off and a treatment applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on the rear mostly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body cover fitted to front
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs waxoiling (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs waxoiling (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust heat sheild loose
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn outside edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front tyres worn 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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HT57 FYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 HT57 FYL, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HT57 FYL registered?
HT57 FYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.
Is HT57 FYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for HT57 FYL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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