MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor / bulkhead next to lower suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor / bulkhead next to lower suspension arm bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front exhaust mounting to gearbox broken at exhaust
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55-16 (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front exhaust mounting to gearbox broken at exhaust
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to abs pump below pump (3.6.B.2c)
Front x2 tyres inner edge heavily worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust centre hanger missing and rear exhaust hanger insecure, also heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master cylinder to abs pump below pump (3.6.B.2c)
Front x2 tyres inner edge heavily worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust centre hanger missing and rear exhaust hanger insecure, also heat shield insecure
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine lamp on
Engine management light on. Differential slight oil leak.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine management light on. Differential slight oil leak.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eng man lamp on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sill covers and front under tray fitted.
Sill covers fitted. Front under covers fitted.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y281 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y281 RBC, 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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Y281 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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