MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,228 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front exhaust mount broken.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has signs of run flat damage.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm(lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front exhaust mount broken.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has signs of run flat damage.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
o/s and n/s front tyres have small cuts in siewalls
Nearside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
off side front tyre outer side wall cut under limits today
off side rear number plate lamp output slightly low / dim??
Nearside Outer Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
off side front tyre outer side wall cut under limits today
off side rear number plate lamp output slightly low / dim??
parking brake shoes squeal inoperation???
tyre pressures look low???
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both sides front suspension tie arms outer swivel ball joints gaiters perished/split no wear/corrosion today
parkbrake pedal free travel slightly excessive???
Nearside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both sides front suspension tie arms outer swivel ball joints gaiters perished/split no wear/corrosion today
parkbrake pedal free travel slightly excessive???
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off side front seat back unable to tilt
parking brake pedal free travel slightly excessive
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
off side front seat back unable to tilt
steering???
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LY51 EYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 LY51 EYA, 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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LY51 EYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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