MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
diff leaking
front brake pipes starting to rust
front tyres starting to wear outer edges
play in o/s/f inner rack joint
play in rear link rods
slight play in n/s/r lower rose joint
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
diff leaking
front brake pipes starting to rust
front tyres starting to wear outer edges
play in o/s/f inner rack joint
play in rear link rods
slight play in n/s/r lower rose joint
SRS light on dash
both front arm bottom ball joint covers poor
diff leak
exhaust centre clamp loose
n/s/f tyre bald on inside
play in o/s/f inner rack joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
esp & srs light on dash
front tyres wearing edges
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both rear anti roll bar links
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both rear anti roll bar links
Nearside screen damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both rear tyres only 2mm tread depth left nearside front tyre inside edge worn down.
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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Y196 CBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y196 CBA, 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 Y196 CBA registered?
Y196 CBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2001.
Is Y196 CBA safe to buy?
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