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W333 DJC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,593 mi
Last recorded193,593 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW333 DJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 193,593 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f n/s/f lower arms (front arms) bushes split

Fail 27 Feb 2017 193,593 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f n/s/f lower arms (front arms) bushes split

Pass 1 Mar 2016 185,045 miles

n/s/f indicator fading

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to wear oninner edge

o/s /f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 184,901 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f indicator fading

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to wear oninner edge

o/s /f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 179,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 179,541 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 179,147 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 179,147 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 179,253 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel archs rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2012 159,967 miles

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

front number plate bracket broken.

lips on front brake discs.

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge.

rear axle leaking.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f anti-roll bar D bushes.

wheel arches rusty.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 159,962 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

front number plate bracket broken.

lips on front brake discs.

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge.

rear axle leaking.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f anti-roll bar D bushes.

wheel arches rusty.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 142,892 miles

all 4 wheel arches rusty

covers under vehicle

front number plate bracket damaged

n\s\r mud flap loose

ns\ wiper arm worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 130,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,488 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 105,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 89,993 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 66,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,326 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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W333 DJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W333 DJC, 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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W333 DJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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