MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
EML LIGHT ON
HEAD LAMP WASHERS HAVE POOR OUTPUT OF WATER
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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X585 VWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X585 VWY, 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 X585 VWY registered?
X585 VWY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2001.
Is X585 VWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for X585 VWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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