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X542 OEC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 OEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020
Pass 3 Jul 2019
Fail 2 Jul 2019

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018
Fail 26 Jun 2018

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,987 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 92,751 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,042 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,042 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 76,817 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,716 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 71,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,999 miles

both rear springs corroded

offside rear indicator starting to fade

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,033 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 48,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,130 miles

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

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

rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,375 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension bushes cracking

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,402 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,513 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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X542 OEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X542 OEC, 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 X542 OEC registered?

X542 OEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X542 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X542 OEC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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