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X274 PLD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,801 mi
Last recorded64,801 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 PLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,801 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Feb 2016 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,317 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 56,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front Steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Fail 15 Feb 2012 54,516 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front Steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,612 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 53,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,868 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,466 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 43,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,234 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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X274 PLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X274 PLD, 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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X274 PLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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