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938X437

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

73,842 mi
Last recorded73,842 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration938X437
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,842 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 73,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,936 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 72,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracked /perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,079 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,845 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,911 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 65,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 62,529 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 62,529 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,350 miles

both windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 54,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,358 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 50,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,069 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 44,062 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,912 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 36,908 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,889 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 31,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak from nearside front of engine area.

Pass 5 May 2009 26,778 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 26,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 22,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,757 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 17,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet star motif missing.

Brake pad warning notice on.

Engine management light on.

Pass 19 May 2006 14,403 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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938X437 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 938X437, 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 938X437 registered?

938X437 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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