MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
REAR TYRES WORN
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play INNER STEERING ARM (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
REAR TYRES WORN
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing badly on outer edge
slight play in steering rack inner joints
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing badly on outer edge
slight play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight play in front wheel bearings
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre worn and cut outer sidewall
offside rear tyre perished
sill kits fitted
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres slightly perished
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres slightly perished
drivers seat squab loose
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers seat squab loose
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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Y748 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 Y748 PLA, 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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Y748 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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