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X599 OBA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,247 mi
Last recorded102,247 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX599 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,247 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 102,247 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,064 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,285 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,304 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt aluminum lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,948 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 68,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,452 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 67,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,085 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,357 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 61,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,771 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,317 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s front tyre worn outer tread

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,853 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,047 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,699 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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X599 OBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X599 OBA, 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 X599 OBA registered?

X599 OBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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