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X131 UBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,650 mi
Last recorded172,650 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 UBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2018 172,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor,{ center} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced when main beam applied, goes out. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper insecure but not excessive.

Offside Rear Coil spring worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer and inner sill damage/corroded but not holed and outer plastic covers broken.

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2017 169,771 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 169,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 164,759 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 164,756 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 159,396 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 159,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 151,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 143,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

cut in inner wall of o/s/r tyre not showing cords

Pass 7 Dec 2012 138,089 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall but not showing cords

Pass 21 Oct 2011 130,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 116,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,230 miles

both side repeaters and nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads look low

Fail 17 Feb 2009 97,230 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both side repeaters and nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads look low

Pass 22 Feb 2008 86,270 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 86,263 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,475 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,106 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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X131 UBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X131 UBJ, 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 X131 UBJ registered?

X131 UBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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