MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake pipes have been greased
slight oil leak at rear diff
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pipes have been greased
slight oil leak at rear diff
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre exhaust mounting incomplete, although system is secure.
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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SP51 YMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 SP51 YMO, 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 SP51 YMO registered?
SP51 YMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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