MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm Corroded, not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear wing corroded but not likely to become detached
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm Corroded, not seriously weakened
complete under cover panels & plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of components.
under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm Corroded, not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear wing corroded but not likely to become detached
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm Corroded, not seriously weakened
complete under cover panels & plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of components.
under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
complete under cover panels & plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of components.
glow plug warning lamp on.
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyres 2.5mm
engine cover fitted
rear brake discs lipped on outer edges
sill covers fitted
under cover fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear diff oil leak
sill covers fitted
slight lip on both rear brake discs
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear diff oil leak
sill covers fitted
slight lip on both rear brake discs
surface corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside front tyre sidewall cut but not to cords
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake hoses slightly perished
both rear flexible brake hoses are starting to perish
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both rear flexible brake hoses are starting to perish
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres wearing inner edge
chip in windscreen
cut to n/s/f tyre inner wall
n/s/r tyre low on tread depth (2.5mm)
both front tyres wearing outer edge
chip in windscreen
n/s/r tyre low on tread depth (2.5mm)
cut to n/s/f tyre inner wall
o/s/f tyre outer wall
slight lip to front brake discs
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
cut to n/s/f tyre inner wall
o/s/f tyre outer wall
slight lip to front brake discs
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Y654 TBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 Y654 TBC, 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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Y654 TBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2001.
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