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X782 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,857 mi
Last recorded145,857 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX782 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 145,857 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2012 145,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 136,644 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 128,049 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 128,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 127,985 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 127,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 112,075 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 98,990 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,049 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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X782 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X782 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 X782 GLK registered?

X782 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X782 GLK safe to buy?

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