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S116 AMC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,587 mi
Last recorded188,587 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 AMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2015 188,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all outer wheel arches corroded no jagged edges

n/s door mirror secured with tape

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outside and inside edges

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 12 Aug 2014 182,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in sidewall cords not visible nsf tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 170,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all outer wheel arches corroded no jagged edges

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 30 Jul 2012 158,733 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 143,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 129,869 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 115,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 110,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 106,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 101,829 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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S116 AMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S116 AMC, 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 S116 AMC registered?

S116 AMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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