MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,384 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside under tray fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside under tray fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom back arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front bottom arm outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside under tray fitted
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside under tray fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
esp light on info panal
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear number plater starting to deteriorate.
exhaust mount centure starting to corrode
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in off side rack end
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust mount centure starting to corrode
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in off side rack end
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y499 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 Y499 GAN, 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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Y499 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2001.
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