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X362 PBA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,034 mi
Last recorded154,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX362 PBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 154,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 154,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 136,365 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 120,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,769 miles

12% imbalance on front brakes

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system joints and brackets corroded

oil leak

rear anti-roll bar corroded

slight wear on front discs

Fail 5 Jul 2010 837,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

12% imbalance on front brakes

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both wiper blades split

exhaust system joints and brackets corroded

n/s/r tyre pressure low

oil leak

power steering pump nosiey

rear anti-roll bar corroded

slight wear on front discs

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,939 miles

brake judder rear brakes

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

play in both front wheel bearings

slight inbalance front brakes

small splits in both front wiper blades

Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,371 miles

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray on edges

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,265 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 57,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake pads under half worn

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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X362 PBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X362 PBA, 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 X362 PBA registered?

X362 PBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X362 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X362 PBA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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