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X415 WOS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,165 mi
Last recorded102,165 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX415 WOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 102,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 89,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front also slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,469 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 77,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,762 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Non standard exhaust hanger fitted to centre exhaust section.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 54,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 49,265 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 49,265 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.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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X415 WOS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 X415 WOS, 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 X415 WOS registered?

X415 WOS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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