MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
off side steering rack slite play
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
worn bushes front.
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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Y468 OTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y468 OTU, 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 Y468 OTU registered?
Y468 OTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.
Is Y468 OTU safe to buy?
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