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X277 JGK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,902 mi
Last recorded131,902 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX277 JGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 131,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged- also on the offside rear

Nearside Rear coil spring starting to corrode- paint peeling

Nearside Rear drive shaft inner joint has a light misting of oil - not excessive at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear underside of vehicle has visible corrosion to suspension component- however not excessive enough to fail

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in various places (3.2 (a) (i))

both side track rod ends how slight play - however not excessive at the time of test

driver's lower seat cushion insecure - however seat is secure in locked position

nearside and offside external body has slight corrosion to lower section of the vehicle (doors) . however not excessive enough to fail mot

Fail 8 Sep 2022 131,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged- also on the offside rear

Nearside Rear coil spring starting to corrode- paint peeling

Nearside Rear drive shaft inner joint has a light misting of oil - not excessive at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear underside of vehicle has visible corrosion to suspension component- however not excessive enough to fail

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in various places (3.2 (a) (i))

both side track rod ends how slight play - however not excessive at the time of test

driver's lower seat cushion insecure - however seat is secure in locked position

nearside and offside external body has slight corrosion to lower section of the vehicle (doors) . however not excessive enough to fail mot

Pass 28 Sep 2021 131,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 130,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 129,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,646 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,932 miles

Rear suspension has negligible damping effect

Fail 20 Sep 2017 124,930 miles

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)

Rear suspension has negligible damping effect

Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,283 miles

nsf wheel liner loose

rear belts not tested as seats folded down

Fail 23 Sep 2014 116,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsf wheel liner loose

rear belts not tested as seats folded down

Pass 21 Sep 2013 112,110 miles

n/s wiper split

o/s/r & n/s/f tyres have cuts on walls

Fail 20 Sep 2013 112,110 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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)

n/s wiper split

o/s/r & n/s/f tyres have cuts on walls

Pass 26 Sep 2012 105,683 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 100,989 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,620 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,816 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2009 90,646 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 90,644 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 79,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,054 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 58,822 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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X277 JGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X277 JGK, 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 X277 JGK registered?

X277 JGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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