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X385 ELK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,897 mi
Last recorded163,897 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 ELK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2020 163,897 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight movement both steering arms (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 149,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 149,094 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 138,607 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 128,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge and worn heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

oil level low

Fail 27 May 2017 128,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge and worn heavily on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

oil level low

Pass 26 May 2016 122,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,341 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 118,341 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,328 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 24 Jun 2014 113,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 1 Aug 2013 109,078 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Fail 1 Aug 2013 109,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,028 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 106,028 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 102,146 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak from rear diff.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,942 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 91,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 91,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 86,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,031 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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X385 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X385 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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X385 ELK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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