MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,032 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/S BOOT (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/S BOOT (2.1.5 (a))
REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/R LOWER SRING ARM OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)
REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/R (2.4.G.2)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S/R BULB WRONG TYPE (1.1.A.3f)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F LOWER ARM.. (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
offside front indicator starting to show a white light
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
front exhaust mounting broken
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front exhaust mounting broken
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside mirror auto dimming glass,view slightly impared
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside mirror auto dimming glass,view slightly impared
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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Y517 TGB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 Y517 TGB, 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 TGB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2001.
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