MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear tyres worn on the inner edges
o/s inner rack arm slight play
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s inner rack arm slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Glow plug warning light illuminated
Lower engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Small stone chips in screen
Wheel trims fitted
Glow plug warning light illuminated
Lower engine covers fitted
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Small stone chips in screen
Wheel trims fitted
Glow plug warning light on dash
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower engine covers fitted
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brakes slightly noisey
Slight freeplay in offside rack arm
Heat shield resecured
Lower engine covers fitted
Wheel trims fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
hand brake warning lamp faulty
off side front tyre worn inner edge and outer wall starting to crack
slight freeplay off side rack arm
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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Y268 LAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 Y268 LAT, 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 Y268 LAT registered?
Y268 LAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.
Is Y268 LAT safe to buy?
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