MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,393 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brackets snapped off exhaust system but system still secure
corrosion to vehicle
exhaust corroded
front number plate loose but not insecure
front wipers starting to smear
oil leaks
rear brake discs corroded on edges
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brackets snapped off exhaust system but system still secure
corrosion to vehicle
exhaust corroded
front number plate loose but not insecure
front wipers starting to smear
oil leaks
rear brake discs corroded on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system showing corrosion bracket insercure
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system showing corrosion bracket insercure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear silencer heat shield insecure.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside front wing has slight old damage. Wheel arches and drivers door are spotted wuth rust.
Offside steering track rod has slight play on inner rack bush.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front wing has slight old damage. Wheel arches and drivers door are spotted wuth rust.
Offside steering track rod has slight play on inner rack bush.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y771 VES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y771 VES, 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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Y771 VES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.
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