MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear outer lower front wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fluid leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear outer lower front wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a and centre windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly outer edge and 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips one in zone a and centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off outer edge and 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
leak on rear diff
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
ecu light on
leak on rear diff
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from diff ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from diff ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front fog light damaged
Offside outer sill damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
diff oil leak
eml on
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken (7.1.1)
Nearside front fog light damaged
Offside outer sill damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
diff oil leak
eml on
Diff oil leak
Eml on
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
O/S sill damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISE FRONT UNDER TRAY MISSING
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise B.A.S WARNING ON DASH
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISE FRONT UNDER TRAY MISSING
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise B.A.S WARNING ON DASH
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre edged off
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wear in both ends of steering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyre treads slightly low 3.5 and 2.6
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate is deteriated
both rear tyres down to 2.2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)
rear number plate deteriated
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Y517 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 Y517 STR, 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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Y517 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.
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