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X879 GJM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,214 mi
Last recorded72,214 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 GJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,213 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,309 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,532 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,979 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,326 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,112 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 5,447 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 54,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,977 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 400,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,933 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 38,916 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,564 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 34,556 miles

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

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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X879 GJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X879 GJM, 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 X879 GJM registered?

X879 GJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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