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X138 EAX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,364 mi
Last recorded107,364 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 EAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 107,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 105,010 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,116 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,497 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 92,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

front inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,159 miles

SRS warning light illuminated

Sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

SRS warning light illuminated

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,081 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 81,051 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 74,658 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 74,649 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,513 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,714 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 61,647 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 56,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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X138 EAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X138 EAX, 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 X138 EAX registered?

X138 EAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X138 EAX safe to buy?

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