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X842 MBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,524 mi
Last recorded104,524 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating on inner sidewall

corrosion around o/s front & rear wheel arches

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring componants

Fail 8 Jun 2017 104,513 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating on inner sidewall

corrosion around o/s front & rear wheel arches

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring componants

Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,686 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 99,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 86,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,034 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 74,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,963 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 49,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to N/S/R and O/S/R.

Electiric stabilisation warning light ON

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front fog light insecure.

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 49,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to N/S/R and O/S/R.

Electiric stabilisation warning light ON

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front fog light insecure.

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,737 miles

Rear tyres on 1.6mm

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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X842 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X842 MBD, 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 X842 MBD registered?

X842 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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