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X989 GKM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 GKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 106,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 14 May 2015 106,923 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,265 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 106,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust corroded off

Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage n/s/f

n/s/f wheel arch liner shows signs of fouling tyre

undertray damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2012 97,326 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage n/s/f

n/s/f wheel arch liner shows signs of fouling tyre

undertray damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,109 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 89,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SRS light on

both front, front lower suspension arm bushes worn and split

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

front discs badly worn

long brake pedal travel

nearside wing mirror glass missing

passenger seat base insecure

rear coil springs corroded

undertray fitted front to rear of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,958 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,497 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,801 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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X989 GKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X989 GKM, 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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X989 GKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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