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X737 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,608 mi
Last recorded134,608 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX737 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 134,608 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 127,200 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 127,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 110,381 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

e.m.l. on

Pass 17 Sep 2014 110,381 miles

Oil leak

e.m.l. on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,178 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 93,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,708 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 84,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,448 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,448 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,969 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 67,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,971 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 55,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 47,270 miles

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

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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X737 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X737 GLK, 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 X737 GLK registered?

X737 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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