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X483 OBH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,079 mi
Last recorded165,079 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 165,079 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 165,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 152,910 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Very bad diff oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2017 152,910 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Very bad diff oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 143,930 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 143,914 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 131,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 124,883 miles

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak from diff

steering rack worn

Fail 28 Jan 2014 124,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak from diff

steering rack worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 118,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 111,204 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jan 2012 111,204 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 95,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 88,344 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 88,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,917 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,762 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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X483 OBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X483 OBH, 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 X483 OBH registered?

X483 OBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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