MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Rear Differential has oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm. (Front arm) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Rear Differential has oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R & O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILCNCER (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CASTOR ARM (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R & O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front left/right tyres wearing on inner and outer edges keep eye
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front left/right tyres wearing on inner and outer edges keep eye
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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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Y226 WFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 Y226 WFF, 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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Y226 WFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.
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