MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)
Exhaust system in poor condition
Exhausts middle/rear hanging bracket missing
Front brake discs worn/lipped
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak from gearbox
Oil leak from rear diff
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both valves splitting (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Glass affecting beam image (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Glass affecting beam image (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken Not seated in spring cup (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine cover & under trays fitted
Engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)
Exhaust system in poor condition
Exhausts middle/rear hanging bracket missing
Front brake discs worn/lipped
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak from gearbox
Oil leak from rear diff
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both valves splitting (4.1.D.1e)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine check light on
poor vision of rear brake pads
under trays fitted throughout
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
engine check light on
poor vision of rear brake pads
under trays fitted throughout
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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Y299 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y299 VGO, 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 Y299 VGO registered?
Y299 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2001.
Is Y299 VGO safe to buy?
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