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Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on.
Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge and cracking between tread.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management light on.
Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge and cracking between tread.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine management light on.
Front brake discs starting to wear.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.
Engine management light on.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
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Y818 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 Y818 ORF, 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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Y818 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.
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