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X749 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,314 mi
Last recorded83,314 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,314 miles

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

oil leak under rear diff

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,191 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 76,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

low pad warning on dash screen

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

steering rack slight play o/s and n/s

windscreen chipped zone b within spec

wipers x2 split

Fail 6 May 2015 76,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

low pad warning on dash screen

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

steering rack slight play o/s and n/s

windscreen chipped zone b within spec

wipers x2 split

Pass 8 May 2014 74,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack tie rod slightly play o/s n/s

Pass 2 May 2013 70,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

engine management light on

Fail 8 May 2012 67,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2012 67,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2011 64,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,441 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,439 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 54,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 49,899 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,209 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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X749 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X749 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 X749 GLK registered?

X749 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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