MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front to rear brake pipes corroding - unable to fully test round fuel tank, rear subframe etc ( recom replacement )
offside rear lamp lens cracked
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front brake discs poor, offside front brake pad wear and slight judder noted during RBT at offside front
front to rear brake pipes corroding - unable to fully test round fuel tank, rear subframe etc ( recom replacement )
offside rear lamp lens cracked
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door mirror glass in poor condition/fading.
extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.
sligh imbalance/flutuating readings at rear brakes during rbt test,
slight play/wear at steering rack ends.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door mirror glass in poor condition/fading.
extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.
sligh imbalance/flutuating readings at rear brakes during rbt test,
slight play/wear at steering rack ends.
"nick in n/s rear tyre sidewall
extensive engine, floor and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front to rear brake pipes corroding ( full access not possible round subframe/fuel tank etc - recom replacement )
o/s mirror glass deteriorating
o/s rear brake disc inner face in poor condition
rear reg plate deteriorating
suspect rear brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
" nick " in n/s front tyre sidewall
extensive engine, floor and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
front to rear brake pipes corroding ( full access not possible round subframe/fuel tank etc - recom replacement )
o/s mirror glass deteriorating
o/s rear brake disc inner face in poor condition
rear reg plate deteriorating
suspect rear brake pads wearing thin
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
accident damage o/s rear lamp, wing, bumper
o/s mirror glass deteriorating
sill, floor, engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
slight scratches centre lower screen
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper blade poor condition/splitting
slight play/wear at steering rack ends
slight tight action at rear brakes
slight tight action o/s rear brake
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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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Y401 MLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y401 MLG, 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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Y401 MLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2001.
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