MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,071 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
bas light staying on
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
bas light staying on
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant light on
engine light on and BAS light on
oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant light on
engine light on and BAS light on
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Park brake has slight travel
Secondary pull for bonnet missing
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Park brake has slight travel
Secondary pull for bonnet missing
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Gearbox leak Gearbox exhaust mounting loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Gearbox leak Gearbox exhaust mounting loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y224 TVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y224 TVV, 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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Y224 TVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2001.
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