MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,701 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
bonnet struts are weak.
centre seat belt reel back is weak in operation.
engine and outer sill covers fitted at time of test.
engine management light remains on.
offside front anti roll bar dust covers are deteriorated.
oil residue apparent on the offside front strut.
rear tyres are wearing on the inner tread.
Headlamp aim too high offside front (1.8)
bonnet struts are weak.
centre seat belt reel back is weak in operation.
engine and outer sill covers fitted at time of test.
engine management light remains on.
offside front anti roll bar dust covers are deteriorated.
oil residue apparent on the offside front strut.
rear tyres are wearing on the inner tread.
Bonnet struts do not hold bonnet in raised position
Centre seat belt retraction weak.
Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside dipped headlamp aim at lower limit.
Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light stays on
offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on outer tread
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light stays on
offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on outer tread
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake fluid level in reservoir on minimum level. (rectified).
Covers fitted over outer sills obscuring view of structure.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light remains on.
Noise when the nearside rear wheel is rotated. advise inspection.
Oil residue apparent on the offside front suspension strut.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Underpanel on the nearside rear has a broken fastener.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear diff damp
slight play in the nearside front wheel
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear diff damp
slight play in the nearside front wheel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y559 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y559 RLA, 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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Y559 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2001.
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