MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front tyre tread pattern stepping on inner
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside steering rack boot contaminated in oil
Oil leak ()
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Upper Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front tyre tread pattern stepping on inner
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside steering rack boot contaminated in oil
Oil leak ()
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from engine ()
Oil leak from rear axel ()
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from engine ()
Oil leak from rear axel ()
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
covers fitted under engine/body
Oil leak
slight body corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
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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Y659 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 Y659 HDY, 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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Y659 HDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.
Is Y659 HDY safe to buy?
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