MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Condition of wipers
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play to steering rack ends
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play to nearside front steering rack end
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Condition of wiper blades
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chips on screen
Condition of front brake discs
Crack on screen
Wear to front tyres
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Condition of front brake discs
Crack on screen
Wear to front tyres
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge
nearside front wiper scratching screen round outer edge of swept area
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
play in both front steering arms
rattle on air filter housing
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge
nearside front wiper scratching screen round outer edge of swept area
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
play in both front steering arms
rattle on air filter housing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly
bulbs on nearside rear cluster dimmer than offside rear
damp/slight oil loss from rear axle
dust gaitor split on nearside front lower (front arm) suspension ball joint
exhaust rear section hanging bracket corroded
oil on offside front steering rack gaitor
plastic casing broken on drivers seat at seat belt anchorage
plastic paneling covering most of underneath of vehicle
plastic underbody panel loose at offside rear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly
bulbs on nearside rear cluster dimmer than offside rear
damp/slight oil loss from rear axle
dust gaitor split on nearside front lower (front arm) suspension ball joint
exhaust rear section hanging bracket corroded
oil on offside front steering rack gaitor
plastic casing broken on drivers seat at seat belt anchorage
plastic paneling covering most of underneath of vehicle
plastic underbody panel loose at offside rear
corrosion on nearside & offside rear brake pipes
nearside front tyre scrubed on outer wall
slight play in steering rack
vehicle covered underneath with plastic covers
wipers worn
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
corrosion on nearside & offside rear brake pipes
nearside front tyre scrubed on outer wall
slight play in steering rack
vehicle covered underneath with plastic covers
wipers worn
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y158 UKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,146cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y158 UKU, 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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Y158 UKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2001.
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