MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes greased
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear brake pads wearing thin
rear no plate has slight water damage
slight play in o/s steering tie rod
slight warp in n/s front brake disc
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear brake pads wearing thin
rear no plate has slight water damage
slight play in o/s steering tie rod
slight warp in n/s front brake disc
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
suspect fuel leak, unable to fully inspect due to engine covers.
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
suspect fuel leak, unable to fully inspect due to engine covers.
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
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
-FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN,FUEL LEVEL LOW,N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHTLY WARPED,N/S/F TYRE HAS NICK OUT OF SIDEWALL-
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y703 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 Y703 DSG, 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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Y703 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2001.
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