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X421 MBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,216 mi
Last recorded86,216 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 86,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear corrosion near floor pan and wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion near floor pan and wheel arch

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,801 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has damage on tyre wall

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

off side near side tie arms have play rack to track rod end

Pass 23 Nov 2016 81,078 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Corrosion underside of vehicle at rear

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,002 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,771 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 73,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,747 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,719 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,309 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 68,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 61,458 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,275 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,459 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Plastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle so it has been tested to the best of my capability

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Dec 2005 50,985 miles

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

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

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

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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X421 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X421 MBD, 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 X421 MBD registered?

X421 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X421 MBD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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