MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,459 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light displayed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light displayed
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil level low
nearside front mirror casing damaged
non-std number plates fitted
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Spare tyre defective
engine oil level low
nearside front mirror casing damaged
non-std number plates fitted
Battery insecure
Nearside Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
over-filled engine oil level
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X138 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?
X138 ELH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2001.
Is X138 ELH safe to buy?
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