MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front inner antiroll bar mounts have slight play
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front inner antiroll bar mounts have slight play
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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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PO51 YJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 PO51 YJE, 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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PO51 YJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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