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X747 POH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,495 mi
Last recorded163,495 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 POH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 163,495 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 163,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 153,552 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 153,548 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 136,543 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 136,451 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre wall slightly damaged(marked)

o/s/f tyre inner wall badly cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2011 125,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 125,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 104,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 89,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 79,663 miles

Severe oil leak on rear differential

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,155 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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X747 POH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X747 POH, 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 X747 POH registered?

X747 POH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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