MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X447 CEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X447 CEF, 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 X447 CEF registered?
X447 CEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.
Is X447 CEF safe to buy?
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