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X948 NOK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,594 mi
Last recorded153,594 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 NOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 153,594 miles

Both rear tyres almost ON limits of tread wear (esp N/S)

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear end areas

O/S/F tyre abit worn at inner tread edge and N/S/F tyre abit low at inner/outer edges

Odometer digits not all lighting up proparly

Rear chassis areas at subframe mounts getting abit corroded

Rear outer b/pads almost ON limits of wear (esp N/S/R outer pad)

Wiper arm not working correctly (NOT moving IN/OUT at wiping action)

Pass 4 Apr 2013

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front w/bearings

Light scratches at screen

Odometer reading not working correctly (Digits not fully displayed)

Rear B/Pads appear to be getting abit low

Rear service brake performances getting abit low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 136,530 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at front w/bearings

Front Inner b/pads appear low and N/S/F Outer pad getting abit low

Light scratches and small cracks at screen

Odometre reading starting to get abit deteriorated (Digit lights N/W in places)

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 123,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underside very dirty

Fail 16 Mar 2011 123,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underside very dirty

Pass 16 Dec 2009 118,610 miles

Front brake pads appear low but servicable.

Offside rear tyre is worn at inner edge.

Offside rear tyre was found under inflated.Rectified.

Slight play detected at inner steering rack joints,

Fail 15 Dec 2009 118,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads appear low but servicable.

Offside rear tyre is worn at inner edge.

Slight play detected at inner steering rack joints,

Pass 24 Dec 2008 100,230 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to limits of wear at edges.

Initialy this vehicle failed to readly start.

Offside screen wash repaired,

Rear brake pads appear low but servicable.

Rub mark at windscreen

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Slight free play at offside track rod ends.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 88,613 miles

Appears to be slight movement at both front w/bearings

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear subframe and susp/arms

Fail 11 Dec 2007 88,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Appears to be slight movement at both front w/bearings

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front lower ball joints

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear subframe and susp/arms

Pass 29 Sep 2006 86,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2006
Fail 23 May 2006

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn to limit/bald on both edges

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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X948 NOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X948 NOK, 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 X948 NOK registered?

X948 NOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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