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X771 JTR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,656 mi
Last recorded68,656 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX771 JTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,656 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,215 miles

near side rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2015 57,370 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake discs corroded

nearside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

wipers could be better

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,201 miles

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

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

fuel cap was insecure on presentation

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2013 56,521 miles

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

Front wipers smeary

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 56,521 miles

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

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

Front wipers smeary

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 54,411 miles

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

fuel smell from vehicle

some play in steering rack

Fail 18 May 2012 54,385 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel smell from vehicle

some play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2011

front tyres poor condition

o/s/f fog damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2011

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres poor condition

o/s/f fog damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,386 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 46,386 miles

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

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

offside rear fog lamp could be better

slight play in nearside track rod outer end

some play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,361 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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X771 JTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X771 JTR, 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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X771 JTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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