MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded 2xrear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play n/s rack end
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
MIL light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play at inner joints on steering rack arms
x1 exhaust support bracket broken and exhaust heat sheild loose
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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Y496 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y496 OLF, 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 Y496 OLF registered?
Y496 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2001.
Is Y496 OLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y496 OLF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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