MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine warning lamp illuminated
engine warning light illuminated
nearside door mirror damaged
nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light illuminated
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
slight play in o/s of steering rack
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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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Y543 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 Y543 YBH, 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 Y543 YBH registered?
Y543 YBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y543 YBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y543 YBH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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