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X998 MOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 MOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018

EML is on

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Dec 2016 99,501 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

complete under body has trays fitted front to rear

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber is worn

x4 inner arches has covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 90,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

under-trays fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,736 miles

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

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 86,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 84,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket insecure/corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 77,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 77,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 67,802 miles

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

handbrake light stays on after releasing handbbrake

o/s/f lower suspension steel arm ball joint boot split

Fail 18 Dec 2009 67,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

handbrake light stays on after releasing handbbrake

o/s/f lower suspension steel arm ball joint boot split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,925 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r reverse light not working

n/s/r tyre cracks

oil leak from gear box

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2008 61,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r reverse light not working

n/s/r tyre cracks

oil leak from gear box

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall inner cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,653 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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X998 MOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X998 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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X998 MOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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