MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK ARMS
CONDENSATION N/S/F FOGLAMP LENSE.
EXHAUST MOUNT ADRIFT X1 SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED
FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR APPROX/BRAKES NOISY IN OPERATION
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F CROSS STRUT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view DISCOLOURED (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ADVISE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK ARMS
CONDENSATION N/S/F FOGLAMP LENSE.
EXHAUST MOUNT ADRIFT X1 SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED
FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WEAR APPROX/BRAKES NOISY IN OPERATION
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F CROSS STRUT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view DISCOLOURED (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ADVISE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Gearbox oil leak
o/s/f thrust arm gator split and both bushes worn/split
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
mil light on
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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Y298 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 Y298 JHB, 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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Y298 JHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2001.
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