MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front front number plate cracked legible
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass discoloured (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted underside and sill unable check corrosion
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cnetre to rear section blowing after cat (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting point cracked (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner & outer edges through outer skin near cords (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour show white (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement unable to spin wheel for bearing test (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front suspension arm ball joint cover torn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front worn through skin near cord and bulge on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement rear brakes sticking unable to spin wheel for bearing test (3.5.1k)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault srs airbag light on (5.4.2)
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav centre of screen ()
Front front number plate cracked legible
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass discoloured (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml on
under trays fitted underside and sill unable check corrosion
Nearside Front fog lamp not working and smashed
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both wheel arches corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x brackets snapped (7.1.1)
Nearside Front fog lamp not working and smashed
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and cracking 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Lower both side lights not working but matched pair upper
Rear both wheel arches corroded
eml light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X559 HET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 X559 HET, 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 X559 HET registered?
X559 HET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2001.
Is X559 HET safe to buy?
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