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702 AOW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,629 mi
Last recorded94,629 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration702 AOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,629 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,209 miles

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,562 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 79,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,763 miles

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

rear diff leaking

Fail 9 Apr 2016 72,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,969 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,880 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 51,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2011 44,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

diff oil leaks

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 21 May 2011 44,198 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leaks

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 21 May 2010 38,391 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 21 May 2009 37,127 miles

offside front alloy wheel outer rim edge damaged and tyre outer sidewall cut,no cords or ply showing at time of trest

slight play to offside of steering rack arm

Pass 28 May 2008 34,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,237 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge starting to go of out shape

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,742 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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702 AOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 702 AOW, 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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702 AOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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