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X184 PEW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,092 mi
Last recorded130,092 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX184 PEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 130,092 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 129,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front play in rack end

Fail 25 Feb 2019 129,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front play in rack end

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 127,230 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 127,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,371 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,768 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 104,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,734 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 77,268 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,246 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,928 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,351 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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X184 PEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X184 PEW, 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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X184 PEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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