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X929 RBD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

210,880 mi
Last recorded210,880 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX929 RBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 210,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 205,360 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 205,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 126,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 114,758 miles

offside front and rear tyres close to limits

Fail 30 Nov 2017 114,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front and rear tyres close to limits

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,061 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 110,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,289 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 105,289 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,489 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 100,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,675 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 97,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 94,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 94,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 92,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,339 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,944 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 82,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 74,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 66,858 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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X929 RBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X929 RBD, 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 X929 RBD registered?

X929 RBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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