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X271 MFR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,828 mi
Last recorded129,828 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 MFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,355 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 124,355 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017

Nearside Direction indicator not working MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,271 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 109,271 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil weep

Fail 31 Oct 2013 101,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil weep

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,231 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre punctured

possible oil weep p.a.s

slight movement rack end o/s/f

underbody fitted with plastic trim

Fail 1 Nov 2012 95,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre punctured

possible oil weep p.a.s

slight movement rack end o/s/f

underbody fitted with plastic trim

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,680 miles

minor oil leak

n/s o/s outeer sills and under body plastic trim fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 89,679 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

minor oil leak

n/s o/s outeer sills and under body plastic trim fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,357 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,227 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 79,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 73,059 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 67,016 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 51,505 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 51,505 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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X271 MFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X271 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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X271 MFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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