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X67 GFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,289 mi
Last recorded125,289 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX67 GFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,289 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside Front Wheel bearings have slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 113,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 107,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,544 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,668 miles

Both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Centre exhaust box is corroded at pipe joint

Two exhaust mounts have corroded away

Fail 6 Jan 2014 90,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,243 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,150 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 71,147 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,285 miles

Rear number plate slightly faded.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,298 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,368 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,251 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X67 GFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X67 GFJ, 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 X67 GFJ registered?

X67 GFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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