MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pad low advisory message illuminated on dash
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking up (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking up (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
front tyres badly worn on outer edges close to cord construction
steering rack inner joints slightly worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front foglamp broken
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
edges of treads worn on both front tyres
Front brake imbalance 13%
Oil leak from rear differential.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake imbalance 13%
Oil leak from rear differential.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Heavy oil leak from rear diff
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
O/S/R Tyre has multiple splits in tread close to cords
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fan belt cracked
n/s/front repeater cracked
rear number plate has water ingress
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fan belt cracked
n/s/front repeater cracked
rear number plate has water ingress
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all wheel bolts rusty
n/s/front mirror repeater cracked
o/s/rear seat belt slow to return
rear number plate water ingress
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y398 OJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 Y398 OJH, 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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Y398 OJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2001.
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