MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Front. (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust Hanger Broken But Does Not Affect Security.
Steering system slightly rough During Lock To Lock Check. (2.2.D.1)
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Testable Items.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Front. (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust Hanger Broken But Does Not Affect Security.
Steering system slightly rough During Lock To Lock Check. (2.2.D.1)
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Testable Items.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust bracket corroded
under body plastic trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust bracket corroded
under body plastic trays fitted obscuring some testable items
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
both rear anti roll bar D bushes slight play
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
exhaust corroded
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all indicators slightly white
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
all indicators slightly white
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y186 VHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 Y186 VHJ, 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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Y186 VHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.
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