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X137 GGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,825 mi
Last recorded100,825 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX137 GGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 100,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2019 93,533 miles

Front WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMIRY

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 93,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMIRY

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTEDR EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,421 miles

E.M.L on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Front & rear exhaust brackets broken

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2018 87,421 miles

E.M.L on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Front & rear exhaust brackets broken

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,482 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 84,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement very front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,120 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 79,100 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,699 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 Front 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 12 Nov 2012 66,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,573 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,553 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,062 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,972 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,069 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 36,164 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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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X137 GGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X137 GGW, 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 X137 GGW registered?

X137 GGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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