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X976 MOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

259,905 mi
Last recorded259,905 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 MOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 259,905 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 259,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 259,866 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 257,901 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 257,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 254,907 miles

Front both wheel bearings have slight play

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 254,907 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 250,461 miles

pad warning light on ......engine warning light on.....

Fail 11 Jan 2016 250,461 miles

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.....

Pass 3 Jan 2015 236,304 miles

brake pad warning light on

eml on

Fail 2 Jan 2015 236,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 216,430 miles

brake wear light on

Fail 6 Jan 2014 216,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 207,525 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings but not rough when turned

Pass 6 Jan 2012 194,982 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 194,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 174,830 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 98,241 miles

centre to rear exhaust mounting corroded.

front & rear number plates in poor condition advise replacement.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,982 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread to shoulder wearing

slight play to offside of steering rack arm

Pass 5 Jan 2008 75,995 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 75,990 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,407 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 53,769 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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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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