MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Rear differential leaking oil
em light on
under trays fitted
EML light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both outer sills covered by plastic trims
both rear Shock absorbers have readuced/ negligible damping affect
both rear brakes slight bind
both rear wheel arches slight corrosion
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
EML light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wiper blades split
both outer sills covered by plastic trims
both rear Shock absorbers have readuced/ negligible damping affect
both rear brakes slight bind
both rear wheel arches slight corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both outer silld covered by plastic trims unable to carry out full inspection of their condition
both rear wheel arches slightly corroded
reduced damping affect on both sides of rear suspension
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
EML light on
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both outer silld covered by plastic trims unable to carry out full inspection of their condition
both rear wheel arches slightly corroded
grinding noise from rear when parking brake applied
reduced damping affect on both sides of rear suspension
Engine Management Light is on
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)
Oil leak nearside rear driveshaft oil seal
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear inner driveshaft/diff oil seal
Engine management light is on
Offside mirror slightly deteriorated
Rear brake brake pads are wearing low
Engine management light is on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak from offside rear differential
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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Y324 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y324 VKJ, 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 Y324 VKJ registered?
Y324 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2001.
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