MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,737 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Covers + Shields Fitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Fading (0.1 (b))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seatbelt Slow Retraction
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Diff Has Seepage
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Visible Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides Too Cloudy to Provide Image (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Sides Heavily Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Lower Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Lower Rear Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake Pad Warning Message Illuminated
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
Covers + Shields Fitted
EML Illuminated (Pre 1st July 2003)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Fading (0.1 (b))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seatbelt Slow Retraction
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Diff Has Seepage
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Visible Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y246 PLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 Y246 PLF, 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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Y246 PLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.
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