MOT Status
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190,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components from inspection
Offside Front Suspension arms bushes deteriorating & ball joint play noted
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
SRS lamp does not illuminate & malfunction message present
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear brake hoses perished
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
oil leak
Centre Front ENGINE OIL LEAK
Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing BOTH BUSHES WORN AND HAVE PLAY (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Drivers and Passengers seats very stiff in operation.
Oil leak
Wipers smearing and not clearing screen.
N/S/F fog lamp lens smashed.
O/S/F tyre worn bald of usable tread on outer edge.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine Malfunction lamp on.
Mudflap on N/S/R very loose.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front discs worn
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVANCED WEAR IN FRONT DISCS AND PADS (brake check recomended)
brake fluid resovoir below max
near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge
play/wear in front suspension lower arm fixing bushes both sides
slight wear in steering rack offside
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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Y236 HPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y236 HPC, 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 Y236 HPC registered?
Y236 HPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2001.
Is Y236 HPC safe to buy?
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