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X361 ELK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,473 mi
Last recorded117,473 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 ELK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 117,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 110,045 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,508 miles

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

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,508 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,320 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW AND WORN MORE ON THE OUTER EDGE

Fail 6 Feb 2012 89,456 miles

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

THE NSR TYRE PRESSURE WAS UNDER 12 PSI

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,456 miles

THE NSR TYRE PRESSURE WAS UNDER 12 PSI

Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,188 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION

NS NUMBER PLARE LAMP STARTED TO WORK

Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,664 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,102 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,732 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD IS LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 18 Feb 2008 69,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

NSR TYRE TREAD IS LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF LOWER BALL JOINT

TRACKING MAY NEED CHECK DUE TO HOW THE FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,309 miles

NAIL IN OSR TYRE TREAD.

OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS VERY LOW AND NEEDS CHECKING ASAP.

Fail 17 Feb 2006 48,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,992 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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X361 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X361 ELK, 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 X361 ELK registered?

X361 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X361 ELK safe to buy?

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