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X847 JEO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,894 mi
Last recorded110,894 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 JEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 110,894 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 110,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bracket broken on rear section of exhaust

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 23 Apr 2015 96,464 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded at bottom

bracket broken on rear section of exhaust

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 1 Mar 2014 86,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 86,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 85,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,671 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 84,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,242 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,355 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 69,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 63,507 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,805 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 57,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,146 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,507 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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X847 JEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 X847 JEO, 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 X847 JEO registered?

X847 JEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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