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X847 MBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,861 mi
Last recorded114,861 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 MBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,861 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 114,860 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 103,122 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 103,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 90,878 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 90,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 66,647 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,271 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 41,550 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 41,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all tyres side walls perishing

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,182 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,225 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 35,225 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,852 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 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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.

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What year was X847 MBD registered?

X847 MBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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