MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also central brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also hat slight cut, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear underseal used
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
gearbox sump corroded
used front springs fitted
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also central brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also hat slight cut, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear underseal used
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
gearbox sump corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath front to rear in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joints both side (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Rear hand brake slight bind
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joints both side (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Rear hand brake slight bind
Front both wheel bearings have slight play
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Front both wheel bearings have slight play
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
pad warning light on ......engine warning light on.....
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
pad warning light on ......engine warning light on.....
brake pad warning light on
eml on
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pad warning light on
eml on
brake wear light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
brake wear light on
slight play in both front wheel bearings but not rough when turned
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in both front inner rack joints
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in both front inner rack joints
centre to rear exhaust mounting corroded.
front & rear number plates in poor condition advise replacement.
nearside front tyre outer tread to shoulder wearing
slight play to offside of steering rack arm
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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X976 MOJ 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 60.9%.
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 X976 MOJ, 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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X976 MOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2001.
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