MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Cut in side wall of tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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EML on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear bumper crack
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
EML on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear bumper crack
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear tyre badly perished.
Unable to open fuel cap.
engine light on
o/s/f tyre perished
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear tyre badly perished.
Unable to open fuel cap.
General surface corrosion to various components
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
General surface corrosion to various components
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Y498 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 Y498 WDM, 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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Y498 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2001.
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