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X776 GLD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,304 mi
Last recorded181,304 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX776 GLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 181,304 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 181,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 170,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 160,828 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 160,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 149,149 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 126,152 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 140,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 140,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 132,600 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 132,600 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 123,665 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 123,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 115,157 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 106,200 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,263 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 87,880 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 78,217 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 78,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 68,444 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 51,492 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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X776 GLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X776 GLD, 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 X776 GLD registered?

X776 GLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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