MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BAS light on dash
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
BAS light on dash
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front position light switch cant not be switch off when engine running
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front number plate damaged
rear number plate water damaged
slight free play in steering wheel
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front number plate damaged
rear number plate water damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight free play in steering wheel
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
body sill covers fitted
damage to front number plate
oil leak from rear diff
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake assist warning light coming on
exhaust corroded
front lights on permanently
no.plates poor
sills covered
stone chips in windscreen
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake assist warning light coming on
exhaust corroded
front lights on permanently
no.plates poor
sills covered
stone chips in windscreen
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dampness around rear diff
front number plate cracked
dampness around gearbox
dampness around rear differential
front number plate damaged
n/s headlight aim on upper limits
rear coil springs corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
small stonechips in windscreen
surface corrosion on exhaust system. rear box mounting poor
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate in poor condition
exhaust corroded
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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X509 PTW 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 81.3%.
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 X509 PTW, 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 X509 PTW registered?
X509 PTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2001.
Is X509 PTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for X509 PTW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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