MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
e m light ,outer sills covered
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
e m light ,outer sills covered
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
High tone horn inop
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sill covers damaged
Slight corrosion to vehicle body
Slight play in o/s/f inner track rod
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wiper blades slightly smeary
High tone horn inop
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake detent inop + light stays on after operation
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sill covers damaged
Slight corrosion to vehicle body
Slight play in o/s/f inner track rod
n/s/f fog lamp inop + lense smashed
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
3rd stop lamp warning on dash and 3rd stop lamp slightly dim
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front foglight smashed
Nearside repeater lamp cracked
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Park brake ratchet clicker inoperative
Rear anti roll bar rusty
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
both rear tyres are getting low on tread
slight corrosion to exhaust
slight oil dampness to rear axle
engine light on
slight oil leak from rear diff
very slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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Y778 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y778 PGM, 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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Y778 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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