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X795 MGM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,325 mi
Last recorded104,325 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX795 MGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,325 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,735 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,468 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 82,468 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,529 miles

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

esp light on

Fail 14 Jun 2012 74,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

esp light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs pitted/corroded

esp warning light on

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

seat cushin base insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,088 miles

Electronic stability fault lamp illuminated

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Long travel on the parking brake foot pedal, also missing the pedal rubber. THIS IS A BORDERLINE PASS ONLY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre bald on the outer edge

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

Screenwash bottle leaking badly

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both rear inner side lights innoperative

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

nearside side repeater lens cracked

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Fail 24 Jan 2011 73,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Electronic stability fault lamp illuminated

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Long travel on the parking brake foot pedal, also missing the pedal rubber. THIS IS A BORDERLINE PASS ONLY

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre bald on the outer edge

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

Screenwash bottle leaking badly

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both rear inner side lights innoperative

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

nearside side repeater lens cracked

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

engine man lamp on

engine under tray fitted

front brake discs worn and corroded

outer sill covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms

plastic covers fitted to floor pans

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

tested in wet conditions

Fail 12 Jan 2010 65,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

engine man lamp on

engine under tray fitted

front brake discs worn and corroded

outer sill covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to both rear lower suspension arms

plastic covers fitted to floor pans

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge

engine management lamp illuminated

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre underinflated

nearside side repeater lens cracked

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside, obscuring the front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

some minor upper bodywork damage

Fail 23 Jan 2008 48,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light staying on

long travel on handbrake

rear brake pads approx half worn

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted & plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light staying on

long travel on handbrake

rear brake pads approx half worn

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted & plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2006 38,384 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle

play in both front hubs

play in o/s of steering rack

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 28 Dec 2006 38,384 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under side of vehicle

play in both front hubs

play in o/s of steering rack

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,770 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs worn and pitted on edges

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge close to limit

slight brake judder front brakes

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to babysit fitted

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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X795 MGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X795 MGM, 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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X795 MGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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