MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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under body corrosion
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp warning light (3.4.1c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front tyre slight age cracking on outer tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre starting to perish
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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Y789 VRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 Y789 VRP, 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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What year was Y789 VRP registered?
Y789 VRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.
Is Y789 VRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y789 VRP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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