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X978 NNH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,791 mi
Last recorded113,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 NNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 113,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CASTOR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CAMBER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2021 96,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both sides starting to crack

Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,926 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 86,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,436 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 66,436 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,514 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background BOTH Front And Rear (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,405 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 50,766 miles

N/S/R lower trunion bush is slightly worn.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,152 miles

BAS warning appeared briefly during test.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,975 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,181 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,930 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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X978 NNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 X978 NNH, 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 X978 NNH registered?

X978 NNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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