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X183 RBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,409 mi
Last recorded100,409 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 RBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 100,409 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear differential has oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2019 100,409 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction sensor (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear differential has oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet slightly stiff to closed but it does close

slightly oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2018 99,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet slightly stiff to closed but it does close

slightly oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2018 99,644 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

diff leaking

front suspension knocking

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,457 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 89,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 84,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,436 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check nearside & offside rear wheel bearings due to parking brake bind

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,666 miles

o/s/f has slight play in inner steering rack joint

Fail 3 Apr 2012 72,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f has slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,479 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,479 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,621 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,621 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,327 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,392 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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X183 RBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X183 RBD, 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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X183 RBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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