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X142 UBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,627 mi
Last recorded87,627 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 UBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,627 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,664 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,983 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,817 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,161 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog light damaged.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 59,202 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog light damaged.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,450 miles

offside front tyre outer shouder worn.

two rear seats belts not checked due to child seats fitment.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,852 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,852 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 40,058 miles

all discs starting to corrode

slight play detected in o/s of steering rack

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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X142 UBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X142 UBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X142 UBJ registered?

X142 UBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X142 UBJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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