MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,382 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension slightly corroded
body has multiple corrosion spots
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension slightly corroded
body has multiple corrosion spots
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ns & os side repaters broken but still working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ns & os side repaters broken but still working
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
REAR TYRES TREAD EDGES WORN
REAR TYRES NEAR WEAR BARS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight damage to front no. plate
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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Y169 XOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y169 XOB, 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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Y169 XOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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