MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Engine covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre cracking in treaded area 225/45/17
Offside Rear tyre out of shape/cracking in treadd area 225/45/17
Rear diff leaking oil
plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rearmost (ball joint arm) (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on treaded area 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre cracking in treaded area 225/45/17
Offside Rear tyre out of shape/cracking in treadd area 225/45/17
Rear diff leaking oil
plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Drivers seat adjuster not working but seat secure
Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
N/S/R tyre out of shape
O/S/F tyre has a cut on the inner side wall but not to cords
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from rear diff
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Drivers seat adjuster not working but seat secure
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pads warning light on
Drivers seat adjuster not working but seat secure
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
srs light on
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y683 BLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y683 BLJ, 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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Y683 BLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2001.
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