MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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undertray & engine cover fitted
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
undertray & engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
undertray & Engine cover fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
undertray & Engine cover fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine light on
front top mounts noisey
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f tyre perished
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished
Offside Front tyre sidewall perised
engine management light on dash
front top shock mounts noisey
front top shock mounts noisey
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower Rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in offside front track rod inner joint
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Play in offside front track rod inner joint
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in nearside track rod inner joint
Play in offside track rod inner joint
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Slight play in nearside rear hub.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y699 PLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 Y699 PLL, 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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Y699 PLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.
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