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X308 DPN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 110,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 110,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 105,610 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 105,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 104,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2014 104,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 102,802 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 96,838 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 96,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 92,917 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 88,187 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 88,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,406 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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X308 DPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X308 DPN, 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 X308 DPN registered?

X308 DPN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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