MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre has cracks appearing on inner wall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust bracket is corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball-joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front tyre has cracks appearing on inner wall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust bracket corroded
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f & o/s/f thrust arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front and Offside front steering arm[s] have slight play at the joint[s].
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front and Offside front steering arm[s] have slight play at the joint[s].
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
sill covers fitted.
undertray covers fitted.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
sill covers fitted.
undertray covers fitted.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA51 ACY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 VA51 ACY, 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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VA51 ACY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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