MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front has slight damage
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front has slight damage
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded
o/s/f side repeater lenses damaged
slight surface corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside indicator repeater lens damaged
under trays fitted
Fuel system component leaking high pressure pump area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside indicator repeater lens damaged
under trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inner edges (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted
under trays fitted
n/s/r tyre very close to limits and cut, no cords showing. o/s/r tyre low/ worn smooth inner edge. 195/65/15.
slight play both front wheel bearings.
slight play o/s/f lower rear suspension arm balljoint.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine noise/ rattle/ vibration, recommend inspection/ repair.
n/s/r tyre low/ close to limits. o/s/r tyre slightly low inner edge.195/65/15.
rear brake flexi pipes slightly perished. rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
rear brake pads appear low, unable to inspect fully, recommend inspection.
slight play n/s steering rack arm.
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside mirror loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside mirror loose
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front discs worn
nearside rear spring rubbing suspension arm
nearside wiper split
offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edge
unable to fully inspect rear brake pads
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
front discs worn
nearside rear spring rubbing suspension arm
nearside wiper split
offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edge
unable to fully inspect rear brake pads
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)
front and rear brake discs worn
fuel leak
nearside front tyre feathering at outer edge
offside front tyre feathering at inner edge
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
front and rear brake discs worn
fuel leak
nearside front tyre feathering at outer edge
offside front tyre feathering at inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight fuel leak at pump area.
wear in both steering rack,track rods.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight fuel leak at pump area.
wear in both steering rack,track rods.
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Y551 KCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y551 KCS, 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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Y551 KCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.
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