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S666 AVO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,922 mi
Last recorded94,922 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 AVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 94,922 miles

All Rear Suspension bushes Worn

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 94,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

3 exhaust brackets broken

boot difficult to open

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear brake caliper bleed nipples in poor condition

both rear brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both rear shocks becoming very soft

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

vehicle becoming corrded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 94,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front front suspension arm bush becoming soft

Rear anti roll bar corroded but structural strength not affected

Rear both wheels slightly stiff to turn

Rear various brake pipes becoming corroded

brake light on (intermittent)

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,697 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front slight play in lower suspension arm ball joint

brake warning light intermittently stays on

exhaust system corroded

slight deterioration to both rear brake hoses

slight roughness felt through steering wheel

various exhaust hangers broken but exhaust system still secure

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 92,697 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front slight play in lower suspension arm ball joint

brake warning light intermittently stays on

exhaust system corroded

slight deterioration to both rear brake hoses

slight roughness felt through steering wheel

various exhaust hangers broken but exhaust system still secure

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,924 miles

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

both front exhaust brackets broken away from exhaust

exhaust becoming corroded

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2017 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

both front exhaust brackets broken away from exhaust

both front tyres becoming badly perished and becoming worn on outer edges

exhaust becoming corroded

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,593 miles

both rear brake hoses becoming perished

rear exhaust bracket broken system supported

various dust covers deteriorated

various suspension bushes/components becoming worn/corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,509 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear brake hoses becoming perished

n/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge stepped tread

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

rear brake pads appear worn not fully visable

rear exhaust bracket broken system supported

various dust covers deteriorated

various suspension bushes/components becoming worn/corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,902 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres starting to perish

center bracket corroded away from exhaust

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge - stepped tread

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,950 miles

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

center/rear hanger broken away from exhaust

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,810 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,563 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,291 miles

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

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

Slight play nearside track rod inner joint.

Slight play offside track rod inner joint.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 51,291 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight play nearside track rod inner joint.

Slight play offside track rod inner joint.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,861 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2009 42,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to both front tyre outer side walls

Fail 9 Jun 2008 35,166 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to both front tyre outer side walls

Pass 15 May 2007 29,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,748 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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S666 AVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S666 AVO, 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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S666 AVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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