MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in o/s inner tie rod end
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine managment light on in dash
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine managment light on in dash
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
eml on in desh
peble mark on screen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
eml on in desh
peble mark on screen
BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP lenses misty but still showing pattern
EML LIGHT on in dash
GEARBOX OIL leaking
N\S\F & N\S\R TYRES are wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PEBBLE MARK in front windscreen
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs lipped
both rear tyres worn on edges
eml on
exhaust corroded
o/s door mirror glass deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs lipped
both rear tyres worn on edges
eml on
exhaust corroded
o/s door mirror glass deteriorated
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
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 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 JAR, 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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What year was Y68 JAR registered?
Y68 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y68 JAR safe to buy?
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