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X427 ANW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,786 mi
Last recorded135,786 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 ANW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 135,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 134,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

The rear Diff has a slight oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2023 134,246 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 129,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

eml light on

washer tank leak

Fail 28 Jul 2022 129,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

eml light on

washer tank leak

Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 125,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 121,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 121,649 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 121,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,430 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,247 miles

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

engine managemnet light on

Pass 4 Apr 2014 117,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,488 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 114,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,339 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 108,339 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,685 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 102,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 100,037 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 94,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,935 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 78,173 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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X427 ANW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 X427 ANW, 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 X427 ANW registered?

X427 ANW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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