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X913 GJM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,102 mi
Last recorded197,102 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX913 GJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 197,102 miles

Front tyres on the legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2016 177,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/head light chipped ,slightly condensation

Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,170 miles

Drivers seat base squab insecure n/s/f corner.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gear lever surround trim insecure.

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

Sluight corrosion bottom of doors and wheel arches.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,090 miles

N/S/R Tyre pressure is low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 77,090 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R Tyre pressure is low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,997 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 62,643 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,121 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,121 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,385 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,579 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,427 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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X913 GJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X913 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X913 GJM registered?

X913 GJM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X913 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X913 GJM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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