MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres are getting low
slight play steering rack on the o/s
slight wear rear brake discs
small stone chip windscreen
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres are getting low
slight play steering rack on the o/s
slight wear rear brake discs
small stone chip windscreen
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play steering rack on the o/s
small stone chip windscreen
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s mirror loose
slight play steering rack on the o/s
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s mirror loose
slight play steering rack on the o/s
n/s door mirror damaged
both front track control arm front bushes starting to split and slightly worn but ok
play at all front track control arm bushes and joints
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres worn to limits
front brake pads worn
n/s/f fog lamp in op
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
play at all front track control arm bushes and joints
slight play at front wheel bearings
vehicle needs tracking
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on the inner edges
o/s front suspension arm forward bush starting to split
o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge
small stone chip windscreen
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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Y303 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y303 OEL, 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 Y303 OEL registered?
Y303 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2001.
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