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X827 WLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,008 mi
Last recorded139,008 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX827 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 139,008 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 132,017 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 132,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2016 131,822 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Wheel stud(s) missing one off each wheel missing four in total (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 124,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2015 124,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2014 115,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,642 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,661 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 94,536 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 94,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 86,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 67,163 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,112 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 56,956 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

front sidelights do not illuminate with ignition rear lights are illuminated

o/s & n/s front tyres inside edges worn to limit † † †

Pass 4 Jan 2006 46,457 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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X827 WLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X827 WLG, 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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X827 WLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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