MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS/OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS/OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
OSF Engine mount slight play in the bonding bush.
OSR Tyre is slightly wearing on inner edge.
Oil leak
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
OSF Engine mount slight play in the bonding bush.
OSR Tyre is slightly wearing on inner edge.
Oil leak
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
Both rear shock absorber slight reduced damping effect.
Engine oil leak.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Transmission oil leak.
Both rear shock absorber slight reduced damping effect.
Engine oil leak.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Transmission oil leak.
Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear differential has major oil leak.
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Differential is leaking oil
Oil Leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Differential is leaking oil
Oil Leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X261 MFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 X261 MFR, 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 X261 MFR registered?
X261 MFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2001.
Is X261 MFR safe to buy?
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