MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,340 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
dashboard indicating brake malfunction
BAS warning light on
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
BAS warning light on
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front disc slightly worn
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
exhaust support rusty front exhaust still adequately supported
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system front mount broken
offside front tyre worn slightly low around inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear tyres inner edges on limit of wear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
eml lamp on
front tyres worn on inner edges
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
some verticle play under load off side inner rack joint
front exhaust mounting
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
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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Y149 VEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 Y149 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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What year was Y149 VEF registered?
Y149 VEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2001.
Is Y149 VEF safe to buy?
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