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X487 NOF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

122,446 mi
Last recorded122,446 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 NOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 122,446 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 122,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 121,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,430 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 120,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 119,676 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 118,871 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 2 Jan 2018 118,871 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 3 Jan 2017 117,981 miles

Offside Front seat cushion slight insecure

centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,049 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 117,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure RETAINING TOP MOUNTING BROKEN (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 111,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 111,416 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 106,285 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 106,285 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 99,707 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from diff.

rear exhaust bracket corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 85,194 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 85,113 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,408 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 77,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,597 miles

advise play in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 70,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,018 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,714 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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X487 NOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X487 NOF, 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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X487 NOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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