MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)
slight play steering colom
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.2.B.1f)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)
slight play upper steering column
Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.2.B.1f)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)
slight play upper steering bearing
Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.2.B.1f)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)
slight play upper steering bearing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front lower shock absorber bushes perished
Corroded underbody
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil on rear diff housing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front lower shock absorber bushes perished
Corroded underbody
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil on rear diff housing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play on top colum bush
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/rear outer sill corroded but not holed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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YLZ 1314 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 YLZ 1314, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YLZ 1314 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 1996.
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