MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,638 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)
exhaust heat sheild insercure
gearbox oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in o/s/f steering rack end
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads showing 75% worn
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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Y171 FHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 Y171 FHG, 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 Y171 FHG registered?
Y171 FHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2001.
Is Y171 FHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y171 FHG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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