MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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play in steering rack inner joints
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wiper blades deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wiper blades deteriorated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge
offside front tyre bald on edges
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear antiroll bar bushes worn
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
rear number plate water damage
slight play in offside inner steering rack joint
unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding
both rear antiroll bar bushes worn
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
rear number plate water damage
slight play in offside inner steering rack joint
unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in offside steering rack
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both number plates water damaged
Play in offside steering rack
Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both number plates water damaged
Play in offside steering rack
Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake discs worn
Play in offside steering rack
Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers
Front brake discs worn and becoming thin
Long parking brake travel
Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Play in offside steering rack
Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link bar lower ball joint
Unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers
Unable to check some testable items due to extensive use of plastic shielding
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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X885 GJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 X885 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 X885 GJM registered?
X885 GJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2001.
Is X885 GJM safe to buy?
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