MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front inner arch has section missing exposing cables
Nearside windscreen washer needs adjusting
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack inner joints have slight play
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front inner arch has section missing exposing cables
Nearside windscreen washer needs adjusting
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside headlamp slightly loose
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack inner joints have slight play
Windscreen wipers smearing slightly
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
frount tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y188 PWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 Y188 PWC, 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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Y188 PWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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