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X448 JRE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,460 mi
Last recorded80,460 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 JRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 80,460 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 76,023 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 76,021 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 71,886 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 27 Dec 2017 66,918 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,586 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 23 Dec 2015 60,490 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,730 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,674 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,909 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 56,909 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f lower arm ball joint rubber split

Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,577 miles

Wear in offside inner steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2011 54,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wear in offside inner steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,003 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,421 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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X448 JRE 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 X448 JRE, 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 X448 JRE registered?

X448 JRE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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