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A3 DDS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,919 mi
Last recorded108,919 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 108,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 108,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,532 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 105,532 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Wear on inner and outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Wear on inner and outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 103,310 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Wear on inner and outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Wear on inner and outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 100,250 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,946 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,807 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 91,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 86,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 84,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

baby seat near side rear

near side front tyre side wall damaged

plastic sills and under trays

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,274 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,336 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,728 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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A3 DDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A3 DDS, 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 A3 DDS registered?

A3 DDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is A3 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DDS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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