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X223 MGA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,076 mi
Last recorded106,076 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 MGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 106,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 106,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,756 miles

Corrosion to all 4 wheel arches.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Scrubbing to both front tyres on outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 90,756 miles

Corrosion to all 4 wheel arches.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Scrubbing to both front tyres on outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,317 miles

Charge air boost leak

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

Slight play in o/s/f inner track rod, will require attention soon

n/s/f tyre scrubbing out on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2014 88,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Charge air boost leak

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

Slight play in o/s/f inner track rod, will require attention soon

n/s/f tyre scrubbing out on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,369 miles

Both rear brake flexi-hoses just starting to split

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wipers not clearing that well

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear brake flexi-hoses just starting to split

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wipers not clearing that well

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,607 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 83,600 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,694 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

lip on front inner brake discs

Fail 1 Feb 2011 79,690 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

lip on front inner brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,382 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 70,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,582 miles

unable to to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,416 miles

front discs ridged

offside rear indictor discoloured

offside rear side light inop

Pass 5 Feb 2007 57,697 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 57,697 miles

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

Front 'no' plate cracked.

Front discs low.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,004 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 52,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both differential output shaft seals leaking

slight play in offside steering arm

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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X223 MGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X223 MGA, 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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X223 MGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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