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X167 PTW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,713 mi
Last recorded95,713 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX167 PTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,526 miles

** both front lower trailing arm bushes split **

** front reg plate deteriorated **

** nearside door mirror repeater intermittent **

centre exhaust hanger corroded off snapped

front brake discs corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear diff leaking

various body damage

Fail 2 Jan 2018 91,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear diff leaking

various body damage

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,978 miles

Auto transmission oil sump leaking

Front and rear number plate deteriorating

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 14 Dec 2016 89,978 miles

Auto transmission oil sump leaking

Front and rear number plate deteriorating

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 17 Dec 2015 87,947 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 87,947 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,423 miles

slight oil leaking from rear diff

Fail 9 Dec 2014 85,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front+nearside front +offside rear tyres outer wall deteriorated 195/65/15

slight oil leaking from rear diff

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,554 miles

both front and offside rear tyres outers walls perishing/cracking up

both front indicators discolouring

nearside front leading arm ball joint gaitor and bush deteriorating

offside steering arm inner joint slight play

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,844 miles

all four direction indicators discolouring

offside front slight wiper judder

Fail 3 Jan 2012 75,844 miles

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)

all four direction indicators discolouring

offside front slight wiper judder

Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,185 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,217 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 52,843 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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X167 PTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X167 PTW, 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 X167 PTW registered?

X167 PTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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