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X133 LTX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,345 mi
Last recorded150,345 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX133 LTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 150,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 134,736 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre is cut on the side wall not deep enough to reached the ply or the cord

Fail 30 Oct 2015 134,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer tyre is cut on the side wall not deep enough to reached the ply or the cord

Pass 14 Feb 2015 125,911 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 115,567 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,332 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,530 miles

N/s handbrake not as good as o/s.

Possible diesel leak under bonnet

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2012 101,045 miles

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

N/s handbrake not as good as o/s.

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

Possible diesel leak under bonnet

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2010 88,333 miles

Slight wear/play in steering rack.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 88,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear/play in steering rack.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,709 miles

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

Parking brake ratchet has become silent...

Wear in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 79,653 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake ratchet has become silent...

Wear in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,898 miles

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

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

Slight wear in steering rack.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 68,898 miles

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

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

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

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,010 miles

handbrake ratchet showing signs of wear

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2007 58,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake ratchet showing signs of wear

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,583 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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X133 LTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X133 LTX, 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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X133 LTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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