MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,416 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine management on
Nearside Rear shock absorber weak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine management on
Nearside Rear shock absorber weak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine light on dash
near side rear inner drive shaft seal leaking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rubber gromit from near side front brake flexi hose not seated
front brake pads approching mininum thickness
signs of dampness around rear diff
signs of perishing to n/s & o/s thrust arm bushes
slight oil leak around gearbox area
washer jets slightly blocked
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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Y379 OBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 Y379 OBY, 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 Y379 OBY registered?
Y379 OBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y379 OBY safe to buy?
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