MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,895 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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N/S/R Tyre worn on edges
O/S/F Tyre low tread
O/S/R Tyre low tread and perished
O/S/R Wheel arch corroded
Oil leak
Rear brake pads low
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
N/S/R Tyre worn on edges
O/S/F Tyre low tread
O/S/R Tyre low tread and perished
O/S/R Wheel arch corroded
Oil leak
Rear brake pads low
Rear exhaust bracket broken
both rear tyres cut not deep enough to reach cords
front discs worn
o/s handbrake low
slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack joints
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
both rear tyres cut not deep enough to reach cords
front discs worn
o/s handbrake low
slight play in n/s and o/s inner rack joints
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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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Y338 PVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y338 PVJ, 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 Y338 PVJ registered?
Y338 PVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y338 PVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y338 PVJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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