MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged front and rear (nearside and offside) (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (Both arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold - Possible Gasket (7.1.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front & Rear (4.1.E.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front & Rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine management dashboard warning light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA51 EXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EXZ, 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 VA51 EXZ registered?
VA51 EXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2001.
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