MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
esp light on ,
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge, both r/tyres worn to 1.6mm
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine light on dash .
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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Y688 OGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y688 OGU, 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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Y688 OGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2001.
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