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X153 DGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,972 mi
Last recorded122,972 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX153 DGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 122,972 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 122,972 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 113,033 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 113,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,410 miles

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 104,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure base (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,955 miles

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2018 100,952 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 88,354 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,716 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,096 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,315 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,918 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,298 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 83,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 81,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 75,173 miles

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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X153 DGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X153 DGX, 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 X153 DGX registered?

X153 DGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X153 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X153 DGX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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