MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BAS & ESP Warning Lamps stay illuminated.
BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.
BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
O/S Door Mirror cracked & deteriorating.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking Brake Warning Lamp stays on because lever stiff, & not fully releasing.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Various areas of slight corrosion to bodywork.
BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn.
Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Factory fitted Undertrays.
'Brake Assist' Warning Lamp stays illuminated.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S Door Mirror cracked, and deteriorating.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.
Various areas of corrosion to Bodywork.
'Brake Assist' Warning Lamp stays illuminated.
BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn.
Factory fitted Engine Cover.
Factory fitted Sill Covers.
Factory fitted Undertrays.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
O/S Door Mirror cracked, and deteriorating.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.
Various areas of corrosion to Bodywork.
ALL Rear Suspension Components starting to corrode.
BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn with pitted edges.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Plastic Engine Cover fitted.
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Plastic Undertrays fitted.
Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.
ALL Rear Suspension Components starting to corrode.
BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn with pitted edges.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Plastic Engine Cover fitted.
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Plastic Undertrays fitted.
Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S Door Mirror cracked.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Plastic Engine Cover fitted.
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Plastic Undertrays fitted.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S Door Mirror cracked.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Plastic Engine Cover fitted.
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Plastic Undertrays fitted.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.
N/S/F Tyre worn around outer edge.
N/S/R Tyre worn around both edges.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Plastic Sill Covers fitted.
Plastic Undertrays fitted.
Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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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Y273 EAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y273 EAC, 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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Y273 EAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2001.
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