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X203 JDO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,382 mi
Last recorded99,382 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 JDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2013 99,382 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 94,463 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,240 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 77,249 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,783 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,319 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,692 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 50,692 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 44,226 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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X203 JDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X203 JDO, 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 X203 JDO registered?

X203 JDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X203 JDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X203 JDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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