MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,538 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside mirror repaired with tape
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside mirror repaired with tape
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing around outer edge & approaching markers
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing around inner edge & approaching markers
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre wearing around inner edge
Oil leak Gearbox sump ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing around outer edge & approaching markers
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing around inner edge & approaching markers
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre wearing around inner edge
Oil leak Gearbox sump ()
Front Oil leak ()
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine management light indicating a possible fault in system
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine management light indicating a possible fault in system
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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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Y524 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 Y524 ODB, 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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Y524 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2001.
Is Y524 ODB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y524 ODB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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