MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
difficult to inspect rear inner brake pads without dismantling
exhaust centre clamp repair-exhaust deteriorating
rear differential fluid leak
various covers fitted making inspection difficult
vehicle/component corrosion/deterioration
warning lamp illuminated on dash
wear in steering components
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
difficult to inspect rear inner brake pads without dismantling
exhaust centre clamp repair-exhaust deteriorating
rear differential fluid leak
various covers fitted making inspection difficult
vehicle/component corrosion/deterioration
warning lamp illuminated on dash
wear in steering components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
offside front tyre, worn on edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
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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YJI 5070 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 YJI 5070, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YJI 5070 registered?
YJI 5070 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is YJI 5070 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJI 5070 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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