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X169 NDL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,268 mi
Last recorded119,268 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX169 NDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 119,268 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 119,183 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 112,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling the wheel inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) INNER RACK ENDS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY (BOTH (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

INNER AND OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTING THE INSPECTION OF SILLS FOR CORROSION

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre valve split

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT ROUGHNESS WHEN ROTATED

Offside Front tyre valve split

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both) perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle undershields fitted restricting inspection of components i.e fuel & brake lines

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,322 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint nearside front track rod end slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 104,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush offside front track rod end excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint nearside front track rod end slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 94,206 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 91,821 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 91,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

Fail 11 Jun 2013 88,292 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

offside inner steering rack has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,193 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 76,189 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,080 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted limiting view

Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

undertrays fitted limiting view

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,578 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted limiting view

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,112 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 61,781 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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X169 NDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X169 NDL, 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 X169 NDL registered?

X169 NDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X169 NDL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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