MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
BAS warning lamp stays on
Cuts to nearide front and offside front outer tyre wall
Engine management warning light stays on
Excess parking brake lever travel
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edges
Rear exhaust shield insecure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BAS warning lamp stays on
Cuts to nearide front and offside front outer tyre wall
Engine management warning light stays on
Excess parking brake lever travel
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edges
Rear exhaust shield insecure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml/light on
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
eml/light on
Engine light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
front & rear brake discs rusty.engine pan fitted.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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Y506 KTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y506 KTF, 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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Y506 KTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.
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