MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,578 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake linings warning lamp on dashboard
parking brake imbalance off @ 46% ( offside performance is lower than that on the other side )
Exhaust system insecure 2 center brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (rear off 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage caused by being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake linings warning lamp on dashboard
parking brake imbalance off @ 46% ( offside performance is lower than that on the other side )
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (3.5.1i)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need to check discs as well (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one off the two (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake pad low warning lamp is on
nearside and offside headlamp aim is a little low
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r/tyre outer sidewall cracking.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from diff.
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from diff.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y536 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y536 OBT, 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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Y536 OBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2001.
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