MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front general play throughout steering
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner rack joints ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion to rear subframe and suspension
outer sill covers fitted so unable to check condition of outer sills
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front general play throughout steering
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both inner rack joints ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion to rear subframe and suspension
outer sill covers fitted so unable to check condition of outer sills
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all 4 wheel arches corroded
rear inner sill sections corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all 4 wheel arches corroded
rear inner sill sections corroded
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit about to wear into cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
very slight play in steering idler bush n/s
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
very slight play in steering idler bush n/s
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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Y537 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 Y537 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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Y537 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2001.
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