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X495 DJH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,428 mi
Last recorded72,428 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 DJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,428 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

engine covers

insecure items on rear seat

under trays

Pass 14 Feb 2015 66,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot full

offside rear inner driveshaft joint/gaitor has slight misting of oil/grease

rear diff nearside oil seal weaping

Fail 13 Feb 2015 66,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot full

offside rear inner driveshaft joint/gaitor has slight misting of oil/grease

rear diff nearside oil seal weaping

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full

exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2013 61,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,356 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 57,349 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes cracked

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 50,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,462 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,324 miles

tyres worn low

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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X495 DJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X495 DJH, 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 X495 DJH registered?

X495 DJH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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