MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,960 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Misting of oil around diff. nearside lateral seal
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre perishing
Offside front tyre wearing smooth on very outer edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil haze around rear diff
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
drivers door mirror slightly deteriated.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear tail lights come on when ign is turned on but light switch is off.
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear tail lights come on when ign is turned on but light switch is off.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake discs corroding
slight play in steering rack offside
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X796 UPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 X796 UPB, 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 X796 UPB registered?
X796 UPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2001.
Is X796 UPB safe to buy?
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