MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight wear at steering rack.offside rear tyre worn on edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight wear at steering rack.offside rear tyre worn on edge.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front drag link bushes soft.slight wear at steering rack.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wiperblades worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pedal slighly soft
n/s mirror slightly loose
n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded
o/s handbrake noisey
slight play at both front wheels
underside not fully checked, guards fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
guards fitted underneath not fully checked
n/s/f tyre wearing on outside egde
o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
guards fitted underneath not fully checked
n/s/f tyre wearing on outside egde
o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded
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)
underside not fully checked because of splash guards
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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Y557 RSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 Y557 RSE, 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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Y557 RSE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2001.
Is Y557 RSE safe to buy?
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