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X127 MTS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,490 mi
Last recorded95,490 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 MTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 95,490 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,312 miles

BONNET LEVER BROKEN USED MOULD GRIPS TO OPEN

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE ABOVE SUBFRAME ARE CORRODED

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT COVER IS TORN

O/S/F SUSPENSION ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK IS VERY CLOSE TO WHEEL ARCH ON LOCK TO LOCK

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

THE EXHAUST MOUNTS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND GROVED BUT IMBALANCE ON BRAKE TEST OK

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R INDICATORS ARE WORN IN COLOUR

UNDER TRAY FITTED ALL UNDER CAR UNABLE TO CHECK ABOVE

Fail 24 Sep 2009 95,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

BONNET LEVER BROKEN USED MOULD GRIPS TO OPEN

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE ABOVE SUBFRAME ARE CORRODED

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT COVER IS TORN

O/S/F SUSPENSION ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK IS VERY CLOSE TO WHEEL ARCH ON LOCK TO LOCK

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

THE EXHAUST MOUNTS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND GROVED BUT IMBALANCE ON BRAKE TEST OK

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R INDICATORS ARE WORN IN COLOUR

UNDER TRAY FITTED ALL UNDER CAR UNABLE TO CHECK ABOVE

Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,276 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 78,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,426 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 72,396 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise corrosion on inner edges of front brake discs

parking brake efficiency low reading(nearside)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 71,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 68,608 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 68,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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X127 MTS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X127 MTS, 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 X127 MTS registered?

X127 MTS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X127 MTS safe to buy?

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