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X912 OTW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,507 mi
Last recorded140,507 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 140,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 138,771 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 137,216 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,136 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 134,871 miles

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

Some surface rust on underside components including floor pan

Pass 16 Jun 2015 132,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 131,307 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 131,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 127,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 120,419 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 120,419 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 115,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 115,925 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 109,108 miles

various stone chips to front screen including 10mm chip in zone 'A'

Pass 27 Jun 2009 96,103 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 74,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,779 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,985 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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X912 OTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X912 OTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X912 OTW?

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What year was X912 OTW registered?

X912 OTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X912 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X912 OTW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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