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M14 VRD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 VRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,770 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 84,247 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,018 miles

o/s front tyre has gouge in outer wall

Fail 29 Jun 2012 77,018 miles

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

o/s front tyre has gouge in outer wall

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,941 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 72,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 70,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,196 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 64,038 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,440 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,223 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 51,223 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2005 38,623 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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M14 VRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 M14 VRD, 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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M14 VRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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