MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
tail pipes starting to corrode away
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
tail pipes starting to corrode away
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres worn on edges and approx 2.5mm left on both rears
some corrosion on both front coil springs
some corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres worn on edges and approx 2.5mm left on both rears
rear inner brake pads appear low
some corrosion on both front coil springs
some corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front drag bushes slightly worn
oil misting around steering boot
front discs ridged
slight play nearside front link rod
Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Rear tyres getting low.
Rear tyres getting low.
both rear differential output shaft seals leaking oil
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y239 BRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y239 BRD, 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 Y239 BRD registered?
Y239 BRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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