MOT Status
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144,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Wiper blade smearing.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high head light aim will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed mobil phone holder prior to test ()
Offside Front Outer All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Front windshield wiper smearing
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under tray fitted
Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
noise from nearside front
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side steering has slight play
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X962 FGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 X962 FGN, 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 X962 FGN registered?
X962 FGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2001.
Is X962 FGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for X962 FGN shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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