MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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General body corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
body in poor condtion
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
body in poor condtion
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
body corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
General corrosion to suspension subframes and components
Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination
Rear number plate deteriorating
Service wear to front brake discs and pads weraing close to service limits
Some corrosion to brake pipes and hoses
Some service wear to rear brake discs and pads
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine mil illuminated
General corrosion to suspension subframes and components
N/s wiper poor
Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination
Rear number plate deteriorating
Service wear to front brake discs and pads weraing close to service limits
Some corrosion to brake pipes and hoses
Some freeplay in steering rack joints
Some service wear to rear brake discs and pads
Centre rear exhaust mount corroding
General corrosion to front and rear subframes and components
N/s/f suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorating
Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination
Rear brake hose ferules corroding
Rear indicators fading
Some freeplay to n/s inner steering rack joint
Advanced corrosion to front hubs
Advanced corrosion to rear hubs and suspension
Both front tyres wearing unevenly
Grind from parking brake
N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
Plastic covers and trays preventinhg full examination
Some wear to front brake discs
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advanced corrosion to front hubs
Advanced corrosion to rear hubs and suspension
Both front tyres wearing unevenly
Grind from parking brake
N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
Plastic covers and trays preventinhg full examination
Some wear to front brake discs
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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X462 XYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 X462 XYA, 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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X462 XYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2001.
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