MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
surface rust build up on suspension component
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface rust build up on body
surface rust build up on suspension components
rust on wheel arches
Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak from diff
front number plate cracked can not be misread
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front number plate cracked can not be misread
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
slight play in nearside steering arm
slight play offside steering arm borderline pass
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
cut in nearside rear tyre tread cords not showing
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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Y704 BKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y704 BKJ, 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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Y704 BKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.
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