MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush front arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at minimum in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front arms of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (rear arms of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front arms of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (rear arms of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge and both inner and outer sidewalls are worn.
O/S/F Tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge and both inner and outer sidewalls are worn.
O/S/F Tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise ,alternator pully siezed drive belt,slipping
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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Y299 XAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 XAE, 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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Y299 XAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2001.
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