MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to outer body panels
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wipers smearing
N/S/F tyre age cracked
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F tyre age cracked and edge worn
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear number plate started to get seperated, but still readable
general Body and Doors rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wipers smearing
N/S/F tyre age cracked
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F tyre age cracked and edge worn
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear number plate started to get seperated, but still readable
general Body and Doors rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear bakes are making a slight noise when wheel is rotated
rear differental has a slight oil leak
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise near side front wiper blade smearing screen
advise rear diff oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y403 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 Y403 ODB, 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 Y403 ODB registered?
Y403 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2001.
Is Y403 ODB safe to buy?
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