MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Differential has slight oil leak.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lamp case slightly cracked.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel-arch slighty rusty.
Oil Leak.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Knock in the steering.
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
The front suspension arms ball joint rubber are split.
Wipers.
The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn low on outer edges
nearside side repeater lense mot
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y146 VEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel 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 Y146 VEF, 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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Y146 VEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2001.
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