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X396 NKO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,194 mi
Last recorded124,194 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 124,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,052 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 116,052 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,468 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,702 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 99,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,524 miles

offside front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2013 95,463 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2012 90,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,945 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2011 85,084 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,758 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer side offside front tyre slightl dent

Pass 17 May 2007 64,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,130 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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X396 NKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X396 NKO, 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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X396 NKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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