MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both rear brake hoses deteriorated slightly
both rear tyres tread cracking
exhaust has a mounting bracket broken (rear)
offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge close to exposing cords
signs of an oil leak
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
engine management light on
oil leak
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges and small cut on sidewall
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges and small cut on sidewall
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
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)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Large pl;astic trim fitted to fuel andbrake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully.
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Large pl;astic trim fitted to fuel andbrake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully.
Oil leak
front brake discs rusty
parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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RF51 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 RF51 YTP, 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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RF51 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2001.
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