MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,522 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all exhaust corroded
drivers seat worn
under trays fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all exhaust corroded
drivers seat worn
under trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
sill covers and under trays fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported all mountings and brackets (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable inner rack joint (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
sill covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Oil leak diff ()
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
HANGER ON MID TO BACK BOX SNAPPED BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFF
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak on rear differential
slight wear on front brake discs
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil leak on rear differential
slight wear on front brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leaks on rear differential
slight wear on front brake discs
underbody trays fitted unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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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Y68 BLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 Y68 BLA, 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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Y68 BLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.
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