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X244 RTW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,113 mi
Last recorded180,113 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX244 RTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 180,113 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 180,111 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside and nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 175,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 167,382 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 158,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 151,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 146,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 131,428 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 130,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 115,595 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low.

n/s/r tyre worn low.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 115,595 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre worn low.

n/s/r tyre worn low.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 108,054 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 97,923 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 97,920 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre on 1.6mm limits

Pass 19 Nov 2007 89,064 miles

play in rack o/s/f tyre torn

Fail 17 Nov 2007 89,059 miles

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

play in rack o/s/f tyre torn

Pass 27 Nov 2006 79,254 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage.

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

underside protection covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 25 Nov 2006 79,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage.

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

underside protection covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 71,144 miles

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

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

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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X244 RTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X244 RTW, 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 X244 RTW registered?

X244 RTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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