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X36 MNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,458 mi
Last recorded65,458 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 MNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 65,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front free play internally in rack

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 64,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 64,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 63,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated inner and outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated inner and outer sidewall

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 63,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated inner and outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated inner and outer sidewall

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,044 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 62,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,910 miles

Rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,395 miles

All tyres perished and cracking

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,227 miles

Both front tyres damaged on sidewalls.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,626 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 56,626 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,931 miles

Slight play in OS steering rack

Unable to adjust driver's seat

Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,828 miles

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

Slight play in OS steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,602 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,948 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 50,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 44,913 miles

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

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

advise oil leaking from auto box

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,162 miles

nearside front, front and rear lower arms inner bushes starting to split.

rubbing noise from nearside rear and offside rear brakes ? possibly back plates rubbing on discs ?

Pass 23 Dec 2005 34,179 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 34,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

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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X36 MNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X36 MNV, 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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X36 MNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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