MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,060 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play found in front suspension joints
vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
SRS light indicates a fault in the system
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
SRS light indicates a fault in the system
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside door mirror cracked but not effecting rear view
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside door mirror cracked but not effecting rear view
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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Y354 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y354 KVW, 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 Y354 KVW registered?
Y354 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2001.
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