MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
engine lght on
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% pass due to lock (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm thin inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) just within limits ()
Oil leak ()
Rear tyre valve stems heavily perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y266 WEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 Y266 WEY, 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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Y266 WEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.
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