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X148 UPM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,228 mi
Last recorded132,228 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 UPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 132,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 132,228 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F position lamp flickering when tappered

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 11,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 116,458 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 116,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 101,584 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2008 91,237 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 90,798 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 90,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 79,508 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 79,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X148 UPM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X148 UPM, 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 X148 UPM registered?

X148 UPM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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