MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre kerb damage to side wall
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
plastic engine cover fitted
plastic engine covers fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
rear suspension components showing corrosion
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlamp deteriorated
slight cut in offside front tyre
uneven wear on both front tyres
Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear hangers (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlamp deteriorated
slight cut in offside front tyre
uneven wear on both front tyres
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect
nearside front tyre kerb damage
outer sills fitted with plastic covers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect
nearside front tyre kerb damage
outer sills fitted with plastic covers
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect
nearside front tyre kerb damage
outer sills fitted with plastic covers
Both main front to rears at rear corroded ( wheels restricting full view )
Nearside front tyre wall split and tyre on legal limit -- 205/55 R16 --
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both main front to rears at rear corroded ( wheels restricting full view )
Handbrake warning light staying on
Nearside front tyre wall split and tyre on legal limit -- 205/55 R16 --
Quite a bit of loose travel in parking brake foot lever
brake assist light on
covers fitted to underside
play at front bearings
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn on both edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn on both edges
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y249 YEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 Y249 YEC, 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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Y249 YEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.
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