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X137 JCL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,530 mi
Last recorded160,530 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX137 JCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 160,530 miles

Oil Leak

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 160,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,942 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 140,010 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 140,004 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 124,016 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,034 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cut but no cords

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,530 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,931 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,210 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP GLASS CRACKED OK TIME OFF TEST

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 47,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,972 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,016 miles

engine oil leak

play in both front bearings

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,311 miles

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

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 JCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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 X137 JCL registered?

X137 JCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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