MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near ABS block (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shocker corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shocker corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near ABS block (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shocker corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shocker corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion all round body
Near side front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Near side front wheel bearing noisy
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side front direction indicator lens missing
Off side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion all round body
Near side front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Near side front wheel bearing noisy
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side front direction indicator lens missing
Off side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Vehicle run a little hot during test
Corrosion to brakr pipes by pas pump
General under body corrosion
Offside front sill corroded and holed but not in a perscribed area
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Corrosion to brakr pipes by pas pump
General under body corrosion
Offside front sill corroded and holed but not in a perscribed area
Brake pipe corroding ( near a.b.s pump)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak at rear differential
oil under vehicle no obvious leak
rear tyre balding inner edge
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cut in O.S.F tyre outer sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cut in O.S.F tyre outer sidewall
bonnet release lever not connected to cable
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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X869 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 X869 FVV, 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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X869 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.
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