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X965 DGX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,543 mi
Last recorded122,543 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 DGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 122,543 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack inner joints has slight play

body slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 122,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,412 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 120,412 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 117,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,424 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 116,169 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 116,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 106,033 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 106,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 29 Oct 2011 94,842 miles

Nearside mirror insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2011 94,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 84,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,038 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 46,529 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 46,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,346 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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X965 DGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X965 DGX, 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 X965 DGX registered?

X965 DGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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