MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake wear sensor illuminated
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
both front & osr tyres perished
eml light on dash lit
nsf tyre bald outer edge
Both front rack gaiters cracking
Both front tyres low on tread
nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and cracking on outer sidewall
offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre cracking
off side rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre cracking
off side rear tyre cracking
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
steering rack has excesive end float onto track rod
rear number plate slightly faded
tape on offside mirror
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges
front & rear registration plates, letter X in poor condition.
n/s dipped beam pattern poor
poor windscreen washer operation
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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X68 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 X68 OVW, 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 X68 OVW registered?
X68 OVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2001.
Is X68 OVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for X68 OVW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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