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X791 DMO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,386 mi
Last recorded175,386 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 175,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light's on

front discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Nov 2016 175,386 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light's on

front discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2015 157,469 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

inner steering rack slight play

oil leak

under tray

Pass 20 Sep 2014 152,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 144,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 139,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 133,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 131,486 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 122,786 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 122,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 May 2009 116,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat cushion not fully secure

play in nearside front anti-roll bar link arm

play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2009 116,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat cushion not fully secure

play in nearside front anti-roll bar link arm

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2008 108,931 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 89,629 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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X791 DMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X791 DMO, 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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X791 DMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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