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X927 FNC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX927 FNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015

Front exhaust mounting bracket detached.

N/S front top coil spring mounting corroded to limit!

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above cross member (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Sep 2015

Front exhaust mounting bracket detached.

N/S front top coil spring mounting corroded to limit!

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above cross member (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2014

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SPRNGS UNABLE FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 121,012 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011

ADVISE UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO ACESS .

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO ACESS .

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010

Front and rear no plates deterioated

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

O/S front and rear electrical adjusment link rods broken / detached

Fail 29 Jan 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front and rear no plates deterioated

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

O/S front and rear electrical adjusment link rods broken / detached

Fail 31 Mar 2009 93,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 85,613 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Jan 2007 72,311 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,163 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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X927 FNC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X927 FNC, 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 X927 FNC registered?

X927 FNC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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