MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front steering arm have play
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaused bracket corroded
n/s/f outer wall cracked
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust bracket fractured
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust bracket fractured
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front exhaust bracket broken off but system still supported
All four tyres getting low tread,3.00mm approx.
Front brake discs worn,close to limits.
Front brake pads getting low,3.00mm approx.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y461 XOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y461 XOJ, 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 Y461 XOJ registered?
Y461 XOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.
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