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X791 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,295 mi
Last recorded164,295 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 164,295 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 164,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Oct 2018 164,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 148,841 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 145,209 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 142,696 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 140,883 miles

engine check lamp on constantly

Fail 30 Jan 2013 140,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine check lamp on constantly

Pass 14 Jan 2012 129,407 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 118,802 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 109,537 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 99,782 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 88,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 75,278 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 62,318 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 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 X791 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X791 GLK registered?

X791 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X791 GLK safe to buy?

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