MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f washer jet partially blocked, stone chips to front screen, rear brake pads appear slightly low but unable to see clearly with wheels on, evidence of o/s/f antiroll bar drop link touching inner wheel arch suspect antiroll bar moved in 'D' bushes
tyre tread depths; all 7.0mm, 205/55/16 91v
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight judder rear brakes
slight play to both front wheel bearings
tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm 205/55r16v
unable to carryout full underbody inspection due to plastic covers fitted
stone chips to front screen, oily residue aroune o/s steering rack gaitor, slight noise from steering wheel area, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0nmm, both rear 6.0mm, 205/55/16w
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
stone chips to front screen, oily residue aroune o/s steering rack gaitor, slight noise from steering wheel area, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0nmm, both rear 6.0mm, 205/55/16w
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)
headlamp aim slightly dim and h/lamp glass slightly dirty at time of test
REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONITION. STONE CHIP TO SCREEN. UNABLE TO CHECK ALL OF THE STEERING RACK OR BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR DUE TO UNBODY COVERS FITTED
TYRE SIZE 205/55/16W N/S/FRONT 5mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 6mm
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 BGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 Y529 BGF, 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 BGF registered?
Y529 BGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2001.
Is Y529 BGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y529 BGF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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