MOT Status
ValidMileage
109,364 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm bushes perishing
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm bushes perishing
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacment (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacment (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall has cut (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has cut
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W500 YTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 W500 YTE, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W500 YTE registered?
W500 YTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.
Is W500 YTE safe to buy?
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