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X116 JCL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,643 mi
Last recorded79,643 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 JCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front driver side wing mirror glass slightly defective

Fail 8 Nov 2019 79,643 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front driver side wing mirror glass slightly defective

Pass 10 Nov 2018 77,333 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 77,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,305 miles

NSF OSF TIE ROD PLAY

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,305 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)

NSF OSF TIE ROD PLAY

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 63,503 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Steel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,767 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 9 Jan 2016 53,642 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,591 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear tyres cracking

Diff leaking oil

N/S/Front tyre outer wall scuffed

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 47,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres cracking

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear tyres cracking

Diff leaking oil

N/S/Front tyre outer wall scuffed

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,417 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,488 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,171 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,600 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 22,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 16,160 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 16,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,611 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 8,755 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 7,887 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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X116 JCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X116 JCL, 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 X116 JCL registered?

X116 JCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X116 JCL safe to buy?

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