MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake tale tale light on in dash
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake tale tale light on in dash
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y148 LJR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y148 LJR, 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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Y148 LJR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2001.
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