MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,560 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material subframe brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body corrosion on both rear wheel arches
corrosion on rear suspension and brake components
undertrays fitted covering main brake pipes
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material subframe brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body corrosion on both rear wheel arches
corrosion on rear suspension and brake components
undertrays fitted covering main brake pipes
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear/Subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear subframe and suspension corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under trays fitted covering main brake pipes
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear/Subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear subframe and suspension corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under trays fitted covering main brake pipes
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Body corrosion - wheel arches & sills
Exhaust corroded
Main brake pipes covered by undertrays
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake pipes greased, covering inspection
Rear suspension subframe, springs, suspension arms & mountings corroded, not seriously weakened
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Body corrosion - wheel arches & sills
Exhaust corroded
Main brake pipes covered by undertrays
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake pipes greased, covering inspection
Rear suspension subframe, springs, suspension arms & mountings corroded, not seriously weakened
Body corrosion - Wheel arches & Sills
Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease
Exhaust clamps & mountings corroded
Offside rear tyre cracking or perishing
Rear suspension: Subframe, Suspension arms, Springs & Prescribed areas corroded, not seriously weakened
Undertrays fitted covering inspection of main brake pipe/s
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracks appearing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front brake discs corroded
nearside rear brake flexi pipe light cracking
offside rear brake flexi pipe light cracking
offside rear coil spring corroded
rear exhaust mount corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracks appearing in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front brake discs corroded
nearside rear brake flexi pipe light cracking
offside rear brake flexi pipe light cracking
offside rear coil spring corroded
rear exhaust mount corroded
Front brake disc lips corroded
Front brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded
Nearside Front tyre tread cracked and worn on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear exhaust mounting corroded away
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
corrosion on front brake disc lips
corrosion on nearside front coil spring
corrosion on offside rear coil spring
cracks in nearside front tyre tread
nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroded
offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust mounting corroded away
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components
gearbox oil leak
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust bracket at the rear has snapped
front brake discs worn
gearbox oil leak
n/s/f bottom suspension arm (front arm) bush starting to split
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
n/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y531 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 Y531 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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Y531 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.
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