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C20 EST

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,862 mi
Last recorded119,862 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 EST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 119,862 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 119,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 114,535 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket rusted away.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 114,534 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket rusted away.

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 110,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 110,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 103,146 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 103,140 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2008 90,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 90,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 76,303 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 61,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 49,018 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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C20 EST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C20 EST, 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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C20 EST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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