MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion
engine management light on
under tray fitted
Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Engine management malfunction warning lamp is on
Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken but exhaust system is still adeqautely supported
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Engine management malfunction warning lamp is on
Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken but exhaust system is still adeqautely supported
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
presenter adviced
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
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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Y529 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 Y529 AEO, 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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What year was Y529 AEO registered?
Y529 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2001.
Is Y529 AEO safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y529 AEO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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