MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system slightly tight
corrosion to rear chassis rails, and sub-frame mounting points
engine covers and under trays fitted
tested in wet conditions
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system slightly tight
corrosion to rear chassis rails, and sub-frame mounting points
engine covers and under trays fitted
front wipers streaking / smearing
tested in wet conditions
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at rear subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at subrame mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside track rod inner ball joint has play
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at rear subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at subrame mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside track rod inner ball joint has play
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Long travel on park brake.
Rear Tyres perished in tread pattern.
Under body trays fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Slight play o/s/f inner rack joint.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel trims fitted at time of test x 4
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Slight play o/s/f inner rack joint.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel trims fitted at time of test x 4
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake detent inop
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
child seat fitted to nearside rear
front discs ridged and worn
long parking brake travel
Front discs getting low.
N/s/r tyre low.
Play in front wheel bearings.
Slight wear to edges of front tyres.
Front discs getting low.
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
N/s/r tyre low.
Play in front wheel bearings.
Slight wear to edges of front tyres.
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Y768 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 Y768 EBW, 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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Y768 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.
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