MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on both edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ns frant tyer has s cut
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r seat & seatbelt not tested (folded down)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both front wheel bearings have slight play
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front wheel bearings have slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate & surround damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y343 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 Y343 OLF, 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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Y343 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2001.
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