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J111 DLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 DLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,347 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 117,347 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,020 miles

offside rear seatbelt clip sticky

Both front tyres worn heavy on outer edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted to nearside front, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost close to excess (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp secured with tape

Fail 30 Sep 2015 107,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres worn heavy on outer edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted to nearside front, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost close to excess (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear seatbelt clip sticky

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake pedal has travel

Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,354 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake pedal has travel

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 65,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,820 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,416 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 55,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 50,482 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK BOTH SIDES.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,303 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 46,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,823 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 40,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,602 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,639 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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J111 DLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J111 DLG, 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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J111 DLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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