MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,389 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm not connected (1.7.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on wear blocks (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
covers over door sills
engine management light stays on
under trays fitted
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high auto level switch broken (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
civers over door sills
engine management light stays on
under trays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers over door sills
engine management light stays on
nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers over door sills
engine management light stays on
nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak around gearbox
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
nearside front fog light not working
srs light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
nearside front fog light not working
srs light on
Gearbox oil leak
SRS lamp on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine management lamp on
Gearbox oil leak
SRS lamp on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
srs warning light on
SRS warning lamp staying on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f door mirror glass loose
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
n/s/f door mirror glass loose
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y617 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 Y617 SLD, 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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Y617 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.
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